2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 Ford Focus
To start off, 2012 Ford Focus is newer by 4 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Focus (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 696 kg more than 2012 Ford Focus.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2012 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Focus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4450 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1324 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 47 L |
