2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2012 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 3983 cc |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.4 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
