2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Ford E-150
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1329 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 6030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 132 L |
