1996 Ferrari 550 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 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 330 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 550.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 550 | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 550 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 80 L |
