2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1987 Ford Festiva
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Festiva 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 51 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva. 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1987 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Festiva |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2300 mm |
