2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2004 Ford E-250
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport and 2004 Ford E-250 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford E-250 weights approximately 620 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport. 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 Ford E-250 (389 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2004 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Trans Sport | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3510 mm |
