2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 698 kg more than 2008 Ford Falcon.
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, 2008 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2402 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |
