1996 Ford Indigo vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 15 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1996 Ford Indigo. (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Indigo. (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Indigo. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL 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. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Indigo | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Indigo | CL |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 829 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2954 mm |
