2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 Ford F-450
To start off, 2011 Ford F-450 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm) has 596 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (489 Nm). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2011 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 142 L |
