2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2007 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-150.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford F-150. (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford F-150. 2009 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford F-150 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford F-150 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Express | 2007 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Express | F-150 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Van | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 319 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 3520 mm |