1996 Ford Indigo vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 888 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender 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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Indigo | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Indigo | Defender |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2058 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2890 mm |
