2006 Fiat Albea vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 2006 Fiat Albea 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. 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 354 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Indigo weights approximately 19 kg more than 2006 Fiat Albea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Fiat Albea, 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 434 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Albea | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Albea | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1010 mm |
