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2012 Ford Econoline Cargo E-250 Recreational
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2012 Ford Econoline Cargo
E-250 Recreational
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2021 Chevrolet Express
2500 LS RWD
Stephen Edelstein Preview:

The Chevrolet Express is a full-size van, sold in both cargo and passenger variants. It’s been around in the same basic form since the 1995 model year, with incremental changes along t...

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Specs

2012 Ford Econoline Cargo
E-250 Recreational
2021 Chevrolet Express
2500 LS RWD
Powertrain
Drivetrain --
RWD
RWD
RWD
Fuel Economy, City -- --
Fuel Economy, Highway -- --
Fuel Tank Volume -- 31 gal
Engine
Fuel Type --
Diesel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power --
181 hp @ 3,400 RPM
401 hp @ 5,200 RPM
276 hp @ 5,200 RPM
Torque --
369 lb-ft @ 2,000 RPM
464 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
298 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
Cylinders --
4 cylinders
8 cylinders
6 cylinders
Compression Ratio --
16.5:1
10.8:1
11:1
Displacement --
2,800 cc
6,600 cc
4,300 cc
Bore x Stroke --
3.7 in x 3.94 in
4.06 in x 3.86 in
3.92 in x 3.62 in
Safety
ABS Brakes -- Standard
Driver Airbag -- Standard
Passenger Airbag -- Standard
Front Side Airbags -- Standard
Curtain Airbags -- Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditioning -- Standard
Radio -- Standard
Power Windows -- Standard
Power Door Locks -- Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating -- 12 seats
Front Legroom -- 41.4 in
Back Legroom -- 36.3 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume -- 92.1 cu ft
Maximum Payload -- 2,550 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity -- 9,600 lbs
Exterior
Length -- 224 in
Width -- 79.3 in
Height -- 84.6 in
Wheelbase -- 135.2 in

Available Options

2012 Ford Econoline Cargo
E-250 Recreational
2021 Chevrolet Express
2500 LS RWD

Exterior Colors

  • Black
  • Red Hot
  • Silver Ice Metallic
  • Summit White

Option Packages

  • Engine, 2.8L Duramax Turbo-Diesel Di 4-Cylinder
  • Engine, 6.6L V8 With Direct Injection
  • Communications Package
  • Enhanced Convenience Package
  • LPO, Molded Assist Steps
  • Safety Package

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