2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE would be higher. At 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE. (118 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 645 kg more than 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE. (189 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ducato | SE |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 52 L |
