1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 14 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (252 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 103 kg more than 2011 Ford F-150.
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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 2287 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3670 mm |
