2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
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 Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 855 kg more than 2007 Ford Falcon.
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, 2007 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 59 L |
