2012 Ford C-Max vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2012 Ford C-Max and 2012 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford C-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2012 Ford C-Max. (113 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford C-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford C-Max weights approximately 255 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford C-Max (300 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2012 Ford C-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford C-Max | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | C-Max | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1828 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2788 mm | 2466 mm |
