2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 1966 Fiat 500
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1480 kg more than 1966 Fiat 500. 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 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 1966 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Ducato | 500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |
