2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (172 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (255 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ducato | 300 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2996 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
