1978 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Mirafiori would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 950 kg more than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat Mirafiori | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Mirafiori | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 80 L |
