The handling complaints are almost entirely about the Ford E-series. A long rear overhang relative to wheelbase may aggravate this. The Chevy Express seems to drive well, but won't carry (or tow?) as much. The Chevy cab is more comfortable.
You'd probably have to special order positraction on most van-cutaway C's and wait for it to be built, with much less negotiating leverage. That, or get really lucky in finding it in a used C.
X2 on Tiger's comment. 7.5 years with mine, and still lovin' it. Can be had on any Big 3 1-ton pickup, with any driveline, cab trim, and cab size offered.
Jim, "I used up all my sick days, so I called in dead."