2011 Ford E-250 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 380 kg more than 2011 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford E-250. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford E-250 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | E-250 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 6580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2154 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 129 L |
