1999 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 1999 Ford Econoline
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet S-10 and 1999 Ford Econoline were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Econoline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Econoline (212 HP @ 4450 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet S-10. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Econoline should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet S-10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Econoline weights approximately 855 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet S-10. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Ford Econoline (393 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet S-10. (332 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Econoline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet S-10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet S-10 | 1999 Ford Econoline | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | S-10 | Econoline |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4450 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3510 mm |
