1996 Ford Indigo vs. 1999 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1999 Porsche Boxster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Indigo 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 213 more horse power than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1999 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 90 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 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (266 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Indigo | 1999 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Indigo | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2360 mm |
