2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1986 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 388 kg more than 1986 Ford Fairlane.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1986 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2950 mm |
