1996 Ford Indigo vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 17 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 249 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 60 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
Because 1996 Ford Indigo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Ford Indigo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Indigo | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Indigo | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2467 mm |
