2012 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express (280 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 960 kg more than 2011 Ford Falcon. 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 Express (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Express | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2664 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |
