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 291 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 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 886 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Indigo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). 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 | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
