2009 Fiat Ducato vs. 1989 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2009 Fiat Ducato is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Ducato (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2009 Fiat Ducato.
Because 1989 Peugeot 505 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 1989 Peugeot 505. 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, 2009 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 505. (162 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Ducato | 1989 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Ducato | 505 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3460 mm | 2910 mm |
