2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1976 Ford Torino
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,090 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1976 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 370 kg more than 1976 Ford Torino. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1976 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Torino |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 245 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 | 8.0:1 |
| 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 | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 87 L |
