2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1972 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,456 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 344 kg more than 1972 Pontiac Firebird.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1972 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | Ducato | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 7456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1676 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
