2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria
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 Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria 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 Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 4601 cc |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
