1981 Ford Mustang vs. 2000 GMC Savana
To start off, 2000 GMC Savana is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Savana (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Savana weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1981 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 GMC Savana (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Mustang. 2000 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Mustang | 2000 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Mustang | Savana |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 15 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3440 mm |
