2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2008 GMC Savana
To start off, 2008 GMC Savana is newer by 3 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), 2008 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Savana weights approximately 847 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2008 GMC Savana is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 GMC Savana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 GMC Savana (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 GMC Savana | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Five Hundred | Savana |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
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 |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2577 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 Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 117 L |