1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (252 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 686 kg more than 2010 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 (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Express | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Express | Falcon |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 448 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2838 mm |