2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1997 Mercury MC4
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercury MC4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercury MC4 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury MC4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury MC4 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury MC4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Mercury MC4 (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury MC4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 1997 Mercury MC4 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. 1997 Mercury MC4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1997 Mercury MC4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Ducato | MC4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
