1997 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 1997 Ford F-150
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Trans Sport and 1997 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-150 (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-150 weights approximately 383 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Trans Sport. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Chevrolet Trans Sport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 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-150 (467 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 1997 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Trans Sport | F-150 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 5406 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 467 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 2135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3050 mm |