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bclough · 03-01-04, 11:31 PM

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What they also don't show is what would happen if an F150 hit a Mini. ...

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If both were traveling at 20 MPH, and hit head on, the results would be about what you see here.

The only effect of the difference in mass would be that, after contact, the mini would move backwards a bit. However, the structures of the two vehicles won't care, a 40 MPH impact is a 40 MPH impact.

03-01-04, 11:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
bclough Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 GT40: Plano, TX Posts: 32 Rep Power: 5	Re: Ford F150 crash test [ QUOTE ] What they also don't show is what would happen if an F150 hit a Mini. ... [/ QUOTE ] If both were traveling at 20 MPH, and hit head on, the results would be about what you see here. The only effect of the difference in mass would be that, after contact, the mini would move backwards a bit. However, the structures of the two vehicles won't care, a 40 MPH impact is a 40 MPH impact.