2007 Alpina B5 vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 11 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, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1996 Ford Indigo. (430 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B5 weights approximately 552 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, 2007 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Indigo. (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Indigo. 2007 Alpina B5 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. 2007 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | B5 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2900 mm |
