2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2009 Ford F-150 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. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 5408 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |
