2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2004 Ford Taurus
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 Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Taurus (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 517 kg more than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Taurus (281 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2004 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1503 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
