1996 Ford Indigo vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 9 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 238 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 700 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Indigo | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Indigo | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
