1979 Daihatsu Taft vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Taft 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 65 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. 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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Taft | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Taft | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3210 mm |
