1997 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 GMC Savana
To start off, 2009 GMC Savana is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Savana (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1997 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Savana weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1997 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, 2009 GMC Savana (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Mustang. 2009 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Mustang | 2009 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Mustang | Savana |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 5326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3440 mm |
