2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 Ford F-450
To start off, 2012 Ford F-450 is newer by 5 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 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 785 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 2012 Ford F-450 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. 2012 Ford F-450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Ducato | 2012 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Ducato | F-450 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2799 cc | 6700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 399 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 1085 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 6680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2438 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 2024 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 4379 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 142 L |