1976 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler Valiant 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 203 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 430 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. (470 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chrysler Valiant | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Valiant | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2900 mm |
