2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Ducato and 2008 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mondeo (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 562 kg more than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1458 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |
