2009 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2009 Fiat Ducato is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 187 kg more than 2009 Fiat Ducato.
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, 2009 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Ducato | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3460 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |