2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 Ford E-150
To start off, 2011 Ford E-150 is newer by 2 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 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 94 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1139 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
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 (499 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford E-150. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2011 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 319 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 499 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 2093 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 125 L |
