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Fiat Ducato I (280/290) or Ford Transit Mk3-Mk5?

1981–1994 vs 1986–2000 · Van/Minivan vs Van

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Fiat Ducato I (280/290)1981–1994 · 8 engines · Base, Combinato, Panorama, MaxiSpecifications →Listings →
Ford Transit Mk3-Mk51986–2000 · 8 engines · Base, GL, L, LXSpecifications →Listings →
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Fiat Ducato I (280/290)1981–1994no listings
Ford Transit Mk3-Mk51986–2000no listings
Dimensions
Length4,693 mmLength4,644 mm–4,693 mm
Width1,995 mmWidth1,974 mm
Height2,190 mmHeight1,885 mm–2,185 mm
Wheelbase2,920 mmWheelbase2,835 mm
Ground clearance170 mmGround clearance160 mm–170 mm
Trunk volume7,000 lTrunk volume6,000 l
Curb weight1,450 kg–1,800 kgCurb weight1,580 kg–1,830 kg
Fuel tank80 lFuel tank70 l–80 l
Engines
Production years1981–1994Production years1986–2000
Body typeVan, MinivanBody typeVan
Number of engines8Number of engines8
Power51–70 kW (69–95 hp)Power52–107 kW (71–145 hp)
Displacement (l)1.8–2.4Displacement (l)2.0–2.9
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelDiesel, Petrol
GearboxManualGearboxManual
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption9 l/100 km · 1.9 DLowest consumption8.7 l/100 km · 2.5 TD 100
Best 0–100 km/hnot specifiedBest 0–100 km/h22 s · 2.5 TD 85
Top speed140 km/hTop speed165 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim12 · BaseItems in the base trim9 · Base
Items in the top trim15 · PanoramaItems in the top trim26 · Ghia
Equipment · Comfort0 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering—Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 1
Grey Interior✓Grey Interior—
Fabric✓Fabric✓
3 Seats✓3 Seats—
Folding front passenger seatback✓Folding front passenger seatback—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System—Audio System✓
Audio Preparation✓Audio Preparation—
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 0
Halogen Headlights✓Halogen Headlights—
Automatic Headlight Leveling✓Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking—Central Locking✓
Immobilizer—Immobilizer✓
Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)✓Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R14 Wheels✓R14 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which uses less fuel — Fiat Ducato I (280/290) or Ford Transit Mk3-Mk5?

The most frugal Fiat Ducato I (280/290) uses 9 l/100 km (1.9 D); the most frugal Ford Transit Mk3-Mk5 8.7 l/100 km (2.5 TD 100).

Which is more powerful — Fiat Ducato I (280/290) or Ford Transit Mk3-Mk5?

The strongest Fiat Ducato I (280/290) makes 70 kW (95 hp) (2.5 TD); the strongest Ford Transit Mk3-Mk5 107 kW (145 hp) (2.9 V6 145).

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