1967 Austin 1300 vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin 1300 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1967 Austin 1300. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1162 kg more than 1967 Austin 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 1300. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin 1300 | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | 1300 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 858 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 80 L |
