2009 BMW 325 vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 13 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 236 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325.
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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2900 mm |
