2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 405 kg more than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Ducato | 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
Model | Ducato | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2799 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2700 mm |