2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2004 Ford Freestar
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 Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Freestar (191 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 80 kg more than 2004 Ford Freestar.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Freestar (336 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2004 Ford Freestar 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 Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2004 Ford Freestar | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Freestar |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 132 L |
