2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 1989 Rover Montego
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Rover Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Rover Montego would be higher. At 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1989 Rover Montego. (117 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1989 Rover Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 940 kg more than 1989 Rover Montego. 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Montego. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 1989 Rover Montego | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Ducato | Montego |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2580 mm |
