2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2007 Ford Fiesta
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 Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Fiesta (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 883 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2007 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
