1996 Ford Indigo vs. 1972 Lamborghini Miura

To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (435 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 Ford Indigo. (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Indigo weights approximately 270 kg more than 1972 Lamborghini Miura.

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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lamborghini Miura. (403 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lamborghini Miura.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Ford Indigo 1972 Lamborghini Miura
Make Ford Lamborghini
Model Indigo Miura
Year Released 1996 1972
Engine Position Middle Middle
Engine Size 5935 cc 3929 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 430 HP 435 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 8500 RPM
Torque 549 Nm 403 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 6500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1170 kg 900 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 2090 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1010 mm 1110 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2510 mm


 

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