1996 Ford Indigo vs. 1996 Volkswagen Cabriolet
To start off, both 1996 Ford Indigo and 1996 Volkswagen Cabriolet 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 315 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Cabriolet. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Cabriolet.
Because 1996 Ford Indigo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Ford Indigo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Volkswagen Cabriolet, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Cabriolet. (165 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Indigo | 1996 Volkswagen Cabriolet | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Indigo | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2480 mm |
