1972 Fiat 125 vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 125 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 19 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1972 Fiat 125. 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 125 | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 125 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 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 | 960 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
