2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2013 GMC Savana
To start off, 2013 GMC Savana is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Savana (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 456 kg more than 2013 GMC Savana.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred 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, 2013 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2013 GMC Savana | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Five Hundred | Savana |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 711 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 117 L |