2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana. (250 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 943 kg more than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 GMC Savana (623 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mustang | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Mustang | Savana |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 623 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 2421 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 117 L |
