2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2005 Ford Escape
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (124 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 550 kg more than 2005 Ford Escape.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Ducato | 2005 Ford Escape | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Ducato | Escape |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |