2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,798 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1091 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Ford F-150 (433 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4798 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
