1986 BMW M6 vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW M6 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 148 more horse power than 1986 BMW M6. (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M6 weights approximately 335 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW M6. (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M6 | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M6 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2900 mm |
