2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2002 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2002 Ford Fiesta. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 900 kg more than 2002 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Fiesta. (99 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2002 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
