2006 Ford F-150 vs. 2006 GMC Savana
To start off, both 2006 Ford F-150 and 2006 GMC Savana were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 GMC Savana. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 862 kg more than 2006 Ford F-150.
Because 2006 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 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 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Savana. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-150 | 2006 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | F-150 | Savana |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 117 L |
