2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 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 722 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.
Because 2000 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Ducato | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Ducato | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2800 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |