2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 Ford Ka
To start off, 2012 Ford Ka 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 2,285 cc, 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1094 kg more than 2012 Ford Ka.
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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Ducato | 2012 Ford Ka | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Ducato | Ka |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1297 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4040 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |