2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 2,745 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 460 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ducato | 280 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2745 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2940 mm |
