2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2011 Ford Taurus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Taurus weights approximately 720 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Express | 2011 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
