2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2009 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2009 Ford Mondeo is newer by 2 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 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 388 kg more than 2009 Ford Mondeo.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2009 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
