Compare the2022 Chevrolet ExpressVS 2021 Ford Transit Wagon

Both the Express and the Transit Wagon have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, rearview cameras, available collision warning systems, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems and rear parking sensors.

The Express’ corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Transit Wagon’s (6 vs. 5 years).

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2020 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Ford vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet third in initial quality, above the industry average. With 33 more problems per 100 vehicles, Ford is ranked 16th, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Ford vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet 12th in reliability, above the industry average. With 15 more problems per 100 vehicles, Ford is ranked 22nd.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Ford vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Chevrolet 5 places higher in reliability than Ford.

The Express’ standard 4.3 V6 produces 1 more horsepower (276 vs. 275) and 36 lbs.-ft. more torque (298 vs. 262) than the Transit Wagon’s standard 3.5 DOHC V6. The Express’ optional 6.6 V8 produces 91 more horsepower (401 vs. 310) and 64 lbs.-ft. more torque (464 vs. 400) than the Transit Wagon’s optional 3.5 turbo V6.

The Express’ 2.8 turbo diesel produces 107 lbs.-ft. more torque (369 vs. 262) than the Transit Wagon’s standard 3.5 DOHC V6.

The Express has 6 gallons more fuel capacity than the Transit Wagon’s standard fuel tank (31 vs. 25 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

For better stopping power the Express’ front brake rotors are larger than those on the Transit Wagon:

For better traction, the Express has larger tires than the Transit Wagon (245/75R16 vs. 235/65R16).

The Chevrolet Express’ wheels have 8 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Ford Transit Wagon only has 6 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Express has variable-assist power steering, for low-effort parking, better control at highway speeds and during hard cornering, and a better feel of the road. The Transit Wagon doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Express 3500 155” WB’s wheelbase is 7.5 inches longer than on the Transit 350HD LWB-E (155.1 inches vs. 147.6 inches).

The Express is shorter than the Transit Wagon, making the Express easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces:

The Express 2500 135” WB has .1 inches more front headroom, .1 inches more front legroom, 4.8 inches more front hip room, 1 inch more front shoulder room, 2.6 inches more rear legroom and 1 inch more third row legroom than the Transit 350 LWB.

The Express 3500 155” WB has a much higher standard payload capacity than the Transit 350HD (3210 vs. 2980 lbs.).

The Express has a much higher maximum payload capacity than the Transit Wagon (3540 vs. 3000 lbs.).

The Express’ instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The Transit Wagon does not have an oil pressure gauge.

The Express’ standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Ford charges extra for heated mirrors on the Transit Wagon.