1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 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 6,505 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (193 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-350. (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6505 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3967 mm |
