2000 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1364 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Express. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Express | E-350 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4292 cc | 5406 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3510 mm |