1996 Ford Indigo vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2001 Toyota Tundra is newer by 5 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 185 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Tundra.

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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (427 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Tundra. 2001 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Indigo has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Ford Indigo 2001 Toyota Tundra
Make Ford Toyota
Model Indigo Tundra
Year Released 1996 2001
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 5935 cc 4700 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 430 HP 245 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 549 Nm 427 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 3 seats
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 5530 mm
Vehicle Width 2090 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1010 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 3270 mm


 

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