1996 Ford Indigo vs. 1987 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Pontiac Fiero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Pontiac Fiero 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 290 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Fiero. (140 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Fiero weights approximately 42 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 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac Fiero. (220 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac Fiero.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Indigo | 1987 Pontiac Fiero | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Indigo | Fiero |
Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2827 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 549 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
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 | 1212 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2380 mm |