1996 Ford Indigo vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 11 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 322 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 645 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 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Indigo | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Indigo | Ranger |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 549 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 21.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3010 mm |