2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2011 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 444 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 (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 319 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |
