1992 BMW 540 vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 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 1992 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 540. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 551 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 540. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 540. 1992 BMW 540 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. 1992 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 540 | Indigo |
Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 549 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 235 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 | 1721 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2900 mm |