2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Ford Edge
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Ducato and 2008 Ford Edge were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 913 kg more than 2008 Ford Edge.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Edge (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2008 Ford Edge 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. 2008 Ford Edge will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Edge |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
