1988 Dodge Colt vs. 1996 Ford Indigo

To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Dodge Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Dodge Colt 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 349 more horse power than 1988 Dodge Colt. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1988 Dodge Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Indigo weights approximately 175 kg more than 1988 Dodge Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Ford Indigo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Ford Indigo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Dodge Colt, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Dodge Colt. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Dodge Colt.

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