1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1997 Ford F-150
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Express and 1997 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 255 kg more than 1997 Ford F-150.
Because 1997 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford F-150. (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 1997 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3050 mm |
