2009 Ford E-250 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Express (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1436 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250. 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 Chevrolet Express (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-250 | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | E-250 | Express |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2402 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 2073 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 117 L |