2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Ducato and 2008 Morgan Aero 8 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 800 kg more than 2008 Morgan Aero 8.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 (430 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Fiat | Morgan |
| Model | Ducato | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
