1996 Ford Indigo vs. 1996 Mazda RX-7
To start off, both 1996 Ford Indigo and 1996 Mazda RX-7 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 192 more horse power than 1996 Mazda RX-7. (238 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 132 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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Indigo | 1996 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Indigo | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2430 mm |
