2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus 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 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 35 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 658 kg more than 2008 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 (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Focus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |
