2009 BMW 328 vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 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 199 more horse power than 2009 BMW 328. (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 328.
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 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 328 | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 328 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2900 mm |
