1987 BMW 730 vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 730 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 249 more horse power than 1987 BMW 730. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 730 weights approximately 432 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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 730 | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Indigo |
Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 549 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2900 mm |