1996 Ford Indigo vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 13 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2009 GMC Yukon. (327 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1265 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (368 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon. 2009 GMC Yukon 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. 2009 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Indigo | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Indigo | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 368 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |
