2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 305 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger. 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 19.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
