1996 Ford Indigo vs. 1995 Volvo 960
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volvo 960 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 262 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 960 weights approximately 330 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 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Indigo | 1995 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Indigo | 960 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 549 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |