1996 AC Cobra vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 994 kg more than 1996 AC Cobra.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 AC Cobra | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Cobra | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
