1996 Ford Indigo vs. 2003 Porsche 996
To start off, 2003 Porsche 996 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 113 more horse power than 2003 Porsche 996. (317 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 2003 Porsche 996. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche 996 weights approximately 315 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Porsche 996. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Indigo | 2003 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Indigo | 996 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2360 mm |
