2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2013 Ford Flex
To start off, 2013 Ford Flex is newer by 5 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Flex (281 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Flex weights approximately 8 kg more than 2008 Fiat Ducato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Ford Flex (346 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2013 Ford Flex 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. 2013 Ford Flex will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2013 Ford Flex | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Flex |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2256 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1726 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2994 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
