2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2001 Ford F-150
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,193 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford F-150 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2008 Fiat Ducato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Ford F-150 (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2001 Ford F-150 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. 2001 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2001 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3050 mm |
