2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Sierra 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 35 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra. 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2620 mm |
