2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2001 Ford Excursion
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 Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2001 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Excursion weights approximately 901 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2001 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Express | 2001 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Express | Excursion |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5324 cc | 5405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 3261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 167 L |