1996 Ford Indigo vs. 2003 Renault Clio
To start off, 2003 Renault Clio 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 179 more horse power than 2003 Renault Clio. (251 HP @ 7150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Clio weights approximately 360 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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Indigo | 2003 Renault Clio | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Indigo | Clio |
Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7150 RPM |
Torque | 549 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2850 mm |