1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1997 Ford F-250
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Express and 1997 Ford F-250 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,275 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (252 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1997 Ford F-250. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Express.
Because 1997 Ford F-250 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-250 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 Ford F-250 (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 1997 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 7275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3490 mm |
