1958 Austin A135 vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin A135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2008 Fiat Ducato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A135 | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A135 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |
