2005 Audi A4 vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 2005 Audi A4 is newer by 9 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 213 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (217 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 528 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (300 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A4 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2900 mm |
