2012 Mini Cooper Roadster vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster and 2012 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mondeo (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 174 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mondeo (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster. 2012 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster has manual transmission. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Mini | Ford |
| Model | Cooper Roadster | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1369 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3734 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1389 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |
