2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 390 kg more than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Ducato | 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Ducato | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2910 mm |