2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1993 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 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 410 kg more than 1993 Ford Fairlane.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1993 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2930 mm |
