2009 Fiat Ducato vs. 1998 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2009 Fiat Ducato is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Ducato (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 Ford Explorer. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Explorer weights approximately 960 kg more than 2009 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Explorer. (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Ducato | 1998 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3460 mm | 2840 mm |
