1995 BMW S3 vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW S3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW S3 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 92 more horse power than 1995 BMW S3. (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW S3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW S3 weights approximately 555 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) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW S3. (260 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW S3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW S3 | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | S3 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2900 mm |
