2007 BMW 120 vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 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, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
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, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120. 2007 BMW 120 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 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 120 | Indigo |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 549 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2900 mm |