2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2007 Ford E-150
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2007 Ford E-150 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. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2007 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 132 L |
