2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Econovan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Econovan would be higher. At 4,800 cc, 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 367 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | Econovan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1996 cc |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2210 mm |
