1996 Ford Indigo vs. 2003 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2003 Holden Monaro is newer by 7 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 201 more horse power than 2003 Holden Monaro. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Monaro weights approximately 432 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Indigo | 2003 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Indigo | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2800 mm |
