2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1979 Ford LTD
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 LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 460 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ford LTD (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 1979 Ford LTD 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 LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | LTD |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1560 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
