1996 Ford Indigo vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise 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 241 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Indigo weights approximately 320 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 363 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Indigo | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Indigo | Elise |
Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 549 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |