2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 600 kg more than 1989 Ford Falcon.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Falcon. (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2800 mm |
