2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 1999 Ford Focus
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Focus 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 36 more horse power than 1999 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 830 kg more than 1999 Ford Focus. 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Focus. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 1999 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Focus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
