1989 BMW 750 vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 750 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 135 more horse power than 1989 BMW 750. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 630 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 750. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 750. 1989 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Indigo has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 750 | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 750 | Indigo |
Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 549 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 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 |