2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 1979 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Ducato (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 1979 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | Ducato | Volare |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3687 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2760 mm |
