1978 BMW 725 vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 725 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 282 more horse power than 1978 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 725.
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 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 725 | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 725 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2900 mm |
