2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2011 Ford E-250
To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 4 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2007 Fiat Ducato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ford E-250 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 2011 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2011 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 2154 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 125 L |
