2011 Chevrolet Express vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 2 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Express (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 69 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Express | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | E-Series |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 12 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2761 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 181 L |
