2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1959 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1959 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | Ducato | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2440 mm |
