2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo 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 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mondeo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 464 kg more than 2011 Ford Mondeo.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
