2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2008 Ford Fusion 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 2,286 cc, 2006 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Ducato (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Ford Fusion. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Fusion.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fusion. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1242 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 71.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
