1996 Ford Indigo vs. 2008 Lexus IS
To start off, 2008 Lexus IS is newer by 12 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 219 more horse power than 2008 Lexus IS. (211 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 2008 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus IS weights approximately 445 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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus IS. (288 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus IS. 2008 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Indigo has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Indigo | 2008 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Indigo | IS |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |
