1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Express and 1997 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,505 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (193 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 726 kg more than 1997 Ford Falcon.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (583 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Falcon. (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Falcon. 1997 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Chevrolet Express | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Express | Falcon |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6505 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1674 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2830 mm |