2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 750 kg more than 1963 Ford Zodiac. 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 (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
