2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2006 GMC Savana
To start off, 2006 GMC Savana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP) has 8 more horse power than 2006 GMC Savana. (195 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 600 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2006 GMC Savana is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. 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 (353 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2006 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Five Hundred | Savana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 195 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 117 L |
