2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 6 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford F-150 (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2012 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. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3700 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |
