2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Admiral (163 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 545 kg more than 1969 Opel Admiral.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Admiral. (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Ducato | Admiral |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
