2010 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 310 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 115 kg more than 2010 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Express | Expedition |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2402 kg | 2517 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 106 L |