1991 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Mustang 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 324 more horse power than 1991 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Mustang weights approximately 90 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 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Mustang | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2900 mm |
