2012 Fords E-Series Van vs 2012 Chevrolet Express Van

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2012 Chevrolet Express Van vs Ford E-series   The Chevrolet Express Van is superior to the Ford E-Series Van in every category. Below is just a sampling of some of the reasons why the Express dominates the E-Series that we at Art Gamblin Motors, your Bonney Lake Chevrolet Dealer, would like to share with you:2012 Chevrolet Express Van

Safety: The Express Cargo has standard child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The E-Series Van doesn’t offer any child safety locks.The Express Cargo offers available head airbag curtains. Combined with high-strength steel door beams these safety features increase head protection in collisions. The E-Series Van fails to deliver side airbag protection for the head. The Express uses vehicle speed sensors to deploy smart airbags in with the appropriate level of force for the size of the passenger and the intensity of the collision.
The E-Series Van’s airbags don’t have any smart features and will always deploy full force regardless of the type of collision or size of passenger. The Chevrolet Express Cargo has Daytime Running Lights standard to help keep it more visible under all conditions. The E-Series Van fails to offer Daytime Running Lights. The Express Cargo’s plastic fuel tank can withstand harder collisions than the Ford E-Series’ metal fuel tank. This prevents gas from leaking, which could prevent a fire.
 
Engine: The Express Cargo simply has consistently more powerful engines than the E-Series Van: The Express Cargo’s 6.6L turbo V8 diesel produces 35 more horsepower  than the E-Series Van’s standard 4.6L SOHC V8; and The Express Cargo’s 6.6 turbo V8 diesel produces 105 lbs.-ft. more torque  than the E-350 Super Duty’s optional 6.8 SOHC V10. The Chevrolet Express Cargo’s 6.6L turbo V8 diesel also has a gear driven camshaft to prevent engine damage from a broken camshaft belt or chain. This makes the engine more durable and protects it from potential damage. The engines in the Ford all use chain driven camshafts, which don’t offer the same level of protection and durability delivered by the Express. The Express Cargo 3500 outperforms the Ford with a higher standard and much higher optional payload capacity than the E-350 Super Duty Extended.
According to the EPA, the Express Cargo RWD 5.3 V8 gets better fuel mileage than the E-Series Van with its standard V8. In addition, for more complete vehicle control the Express Cargo offers an optional manually controlled tap-up tap-down automatic transmission. This option delivers the convenience of an automatic transmission as well as the gear control of a manual transmission without the inconvenience of a clutch. A six-speed automatic is also available on the Chevrolet Express Cargo, while only a five-speed automatic is available for the Ford E-Series Van.

Suspension and Handling: The Chevrolet Express Cargo’s independent front suspension is far superior to the Ford E-Series Van’s I-beam semi-independent suspension. This allows the Express Cargo’s wheels to react more quickly and accurately to the road, which improves both ride and handling. Moreover, the twin I-beam design is not only less effective—but also more expensive to maintain! The Express also has much better steering than the E-Series. Express Cargo 1500 has rack and pinion steering rather than the inferior recirculating-ball type steering of the E-Series Van. The Express Cargo has variable-assist power steering, for all-around better handling whether you’re in a parking lot or on the freeway. The E-Series Van fails to deliver variable-assist power steering.

For a better ride and more consistent handling, the Express Cargo 2500 wheelbase is 17 inches longer than on the E-Series Van. The Express Cargo also offers all-wheel drive to capitalize on traction under poor conditions, especially in icy weather. The E-Series Van doesn’t offer all-wheel drive and thus offers inferior traction capabilities. The Express Cargo also has larger tires than the E-Series Van which contribute to better traction. The Express Cargo 1500 has standard 17-inch wheels. The E-Series Van’s largest wheels are only 16 inches! The Chevrolet Express Cargo 1500’s wheels also have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Ford E-Series Van only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

Interior: The Express is roomier and more comfortable than the E-Series.The Express Cargo 1500 delivers more front legroom and more front shoulder room than the E-150 Regular. The Express also offers superior comfort and accessibility. A low lift-over cargo hatch makes loading and unloading the Express Cargo easier than loading and unloading the E-Series Ford. Adding to the standard right side sliding door, the Chevrolet Express Cargo offers a segment-exclusive driver’s side rear sliding door. This door makes it much easier to load and unload passengers. The E-Series Van, of course, fails to offer a driver’s side rear door.

Warranty: In the end, you know that you are guaranteed nothing short of total excellence with the Chevy Express because it’s backed by the full confidence ofChevrolet’s industry-leading powertrain warranty—which covers the Express 40,000 miles longer than Ford covers the E-Series! The Camaro’s corrosion warranty is also 1 year longer than the Mustang’s. Clearly, if Ford was as confident in its E-Series Van as Chevrolet is in its Express Van, then Ford would offer an equivalent guarantee—but Ford doesn’t.

At Art Gamblin Motors, we are so pleased to know that the Chevy Express offers the highest power, performance and ultimate versatility of any Van in its segment. Because of this, we are confident that you will find the Express that exactly meets and even exceeds your expectations and needs. So we invite you to come test drive a new Chevrolet Express with us here in Enumclaw Washington and experience the Express’s high level of performance and value for yourself. You will surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. Most importantly though, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years, which is why we treat all our customers as family. Come in and see why Art Gamblin Motors is a superior place to buy a vehicle, and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!    

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