2013 Ford E-Series vs. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, both 2013 Ford E-Series and 2013 Chevrolet Equinox were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. (180 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 1049 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford E-Series. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox.
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2013 Ford E-Series | 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | E-Series | Equinox |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Van | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1781 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4771 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2111 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2857 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 181 L | 71 L |