2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 GMC Savana
To start off, 2006 GMC Savana is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Savana (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 835 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 GMC Savana is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 GMC Savana (455 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (410 Nm). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 2006 GMC Savana | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Mustang | Savana |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 5326 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 455 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 2353 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 |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 117 L |