1996 Ford Indigo vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 16 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 70 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Durango. (360 HP @ 5150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1158 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Durango. (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Durango. 2012 Dodge Durango 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. 2012 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Indigo | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | Indigo | Durango |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 528 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2328 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3043 mm |
