2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2008 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. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 4604 cc |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 374 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 | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
