2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Ford F-450
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 581 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 6670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 4390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 144 L |
