2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1985 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Taurus (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 575 kg more than 1985 Ford Taurus.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Taurus. (217 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1985 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
