2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 1983 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Meteor 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 37 more horse power than 1983 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1983 Ford Meteor. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 1983 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Meteor |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| 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 | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2370 mm |
