2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 1996 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Taurus (235 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 428 kg more than 1996 Ford Taurus.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ford Taurus (312 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 1996 Ford Taurus 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. 1996 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 1996 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
