1970 Buick GS vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 460 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick GS | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | GS | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2900 mm |
