2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 10 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. Both 2006 Aston Martin V12 and 1996 Ford Indigo are equipped with a 5,935 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1996 Ford Indigo. (430 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 708 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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Indigo. (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V12 | Indigo |
Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 549 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2900 mm |