Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The MINI Cooper is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Ford Mustang.
Regarding gas mileage, the MINI beats the Mustang.
The Ford Mustang will tax your gasoline budget markedly more than the MINI Cooper will.
The Ford Mustang consumes a lot of gas compared to the MINI Cooper.
The Ford is substantially costlier than the MINI Cooper when it comes to MSRP.
With respect to out-the-door price, the Mustang doesn't cost much less than the Cooper.
The Mustang will cost you a bunch of money in gas every year compared to the MINI Cooper.
The MINI Cooper will save you a bunch of money at the pump every year compared to the Ford Mustang.
Utility
The MINI and the Ford Mustang can accommodate the same number of passengers.
Convenience
You'll likely take the Ford Mustang for a fill-up roughly as often as the Cooper.
You very likely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Ford Mustang than with the MINI Cooper, as both offer comparable mileage ranges.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Ford Mustang offers a bit more head room than the MINI, there honestly isn't much of a difference.
While the rear of the Ford Mustang provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the MINI Cooper, there really isn't much of a difference.
Dimensions
The MINI is likely to feel a tad slow because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio compared to the Ford Mustang.
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford Mustang than the MINI Cooper because of its larger tank.
The MINI Cooper fits in smaller parking spaces than the Mustang.
The Ford Mustang's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the other hand, the MINI may give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Mustang packs quite a wallop and will knock the MINI down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.
The MINI Cooper is likely to feel a little slow because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio compared to the Ford Mustang.
Handling
With its front-wheel drive layout, the MINI Cooper likely has better traction in rain, snow or ice than the Ford Mustang; on the flip side, the Ford Mustang's rear-wheel drive layout likely provides better weight distribution.
Really small tires, like the ones on the MINI, may improve gas mileage but can also be responsible for a somewhat unstable ride.
With their similar turning circles, the Ford Mustang and the MINI Cooper doubtless handle about the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The MINI Cooper's engine is tremendously smaller than the Mustang's. Note that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the flip side, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix.
Torque equals pickup, and the Ford Mustang will have picked up and gone by the time the MINI Cooper finally gets moving.
The Ford Mustang packs quite a wallop compared to the MINI with respect to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.
Overview
The basic warranty that comes with the Ford Mustang isn't quite as generous as the MINI Cooper's.
