1996 Ford Indigo vs. 1982 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Crown 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 328 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Crown weights approximately 168 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 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Indigo | 1982 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Indigo | Crown |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |
