1996 Ford Indigo vs. 1954 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Sunbeam Alpine 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 351 more horse power than 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 130 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 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Indigo | 1954 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
| Model | Indigo | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2267 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 110 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2490 mm |
