Check out this web site that compares a Mini and a Ford F150 crashing into a
barrier at 40 mph.
http://bridger.us/2002/12/16/CrashTestingMINICooperVsFordF150/ The Mini
driver fares much better than the F150 driver. Although what would happen if
the two should meet at 40 mph in a head on collision is not stated.
Jeff