2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2004 Ford E-350
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Silverado and 2004 Ford E-350 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 451 kg more than 2004 Ford E-350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford E-350. (475 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2004 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Silverado | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2873 kg | 2422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6270 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 132 L |
