2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2009 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2009 Ford Taurus 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 Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Ducato | 2009 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Ducato | Taurus |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3496 cc |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6251 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4501 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |