2011 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 526 kg more than 2012 Ford Taurus.
Because 2012 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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 Taurus (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2507 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
