2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 715 kg more than 1994 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2930 mm |
