2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2010 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2010 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 2,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 446 kg more than 2010 Ford Transit Connect.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. 2010 Ford Transit Connect 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. 2010 Ford Transit Connect will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Ducato | 2010 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Ducato | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2800 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1574 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4587 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 2014 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2911 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |