2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 2004 Ford F-150
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Express is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Express (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Ford F-150. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 75 kg more than 2004 Ford F-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Express (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford F-150. (343 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Express | 2004 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
