1983 Ford Capri vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Capri 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 225 more horse power than 1983 Ford Capri. (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Capri weights approximately 75 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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Capri. (353 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Capri | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Indigo |
Year Released | 1983 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 549 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2900 mm |