2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 720 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Ducato | 505 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2910 mm |
