2009 Fiat Ducato vs. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Fiat Ducato is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Ducato (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 720 kg more than 2009 Fiat Ducato.
Because 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Ducato, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Ducato. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Ducato. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Ducato | 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3460 mm | 2910 mm |
