1996 Ford Indigo vs. 1986 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Renault 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 230 more horse power than 1986 Renault Alpine. (200 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault Alpine weights approximately 12 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 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Alpine. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Indigo | 1986 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Indigo | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 249 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 | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2350 mm |
