2007 BMW 320 vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 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 282 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 225 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 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2900 mm |
