2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 120 kg more than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Ducato | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2740 mm |
