Compare the2024 Chevrolet Express CargoVS 2023 Ford Transit Van

Both the Express Cargo and the Transit Van 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 Cargo’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Transit Van’s (6 vs. 5 years).

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 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 above average in initial quality. With 35 more problems per 100 vehicles, Ford is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 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 above average in long-term dependability. With 21 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Ford is rated lower.

The Express Cargo’s standard 4.3 V6 produces 1 more horsepower (276 vs. 275) and 38 lbs.-ft. more torque (298 vs. 260) than the Transit Van’s standard 3.5 DOHC V6. The Express Cargo’s optional 6.6 V8 produces 91 more horsepower (401 vs. 310) and 64 lbs.-ft. more torque (464 vs. 400) than the Transit Van’s optional 3.5 turbo V6.

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

For better stopping power the Express Cargo’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Transit Van:

The Express Cargo’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Transit Van are solid, not vented.

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

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

The Express Cargo 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 Van doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Express Cargo 2500 155” WB’s wheelbase is 7.6 inches longer than on the Transit T-250 Long-EL (155.2 inches vs. 147.6 inches).

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

The Express Cargo offers optional seating for 5 passengers; the Transit Van can only carry 2.

The Express Cargo 2500 135” WB has .1 inches more front legroom, 4.8 inches more front hip room and 1 inch more front shoulder room than the Transit T-150 Long.

The Express Cargo’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the Transit Van’s (7100 vs. 5100 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Ford Transit Van is only 6900 pounds. The Express Cargo 2500 135” WB offers up to a 10,000 lbs. towing capacity.

The Express Cargo’s 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 Van does not have an oil pressure gauge.

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

The Express Cargo’s power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The Transit Van’s power mirror controls are on the dash where they are possibly hidden by the steering wheel and are awkward to manipulate.

Insurance will cost less for the Express Cargo owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Express Cargo will cost $1840 to $5245 less than the Transit Van over a five-year period.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Chevrolet Express Cargo will be $6556 to $18263 less than for the Ford Transit Van.