2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1975 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 570 kg more than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1975 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2950 mm |
