2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2012 Ford Fusion 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Fusion (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 504 kg more than 2012 Ford Fusion.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Fusion. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Fusion. 2012 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. 2012 Ford Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Ducato | 2012 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Ducato | Fusion |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1516 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4841 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2728 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |