2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2003 Ford 427
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford 427. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford 427 would be higher. At 6,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Ford 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford 427 (582 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 473 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Ford 427 (704 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2003 Ford 427 has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford 427 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2003 Ford 427 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | 427 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 6997 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 582 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 704 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
