2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (210 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 655 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Express is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
