2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Ford Fusion
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Ducato and 2008 Ford Fusion were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Fusion (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 910 kg more than 2008 Ford Fusion.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Fusion (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2008 Ford Fusion 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 Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |
