2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 180 kg more than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (343 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
