2006 GMC Savana vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Savana would be higher. At 5,324 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Savana (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 993 kg more than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 GMC Savana is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. 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 (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Savana | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Savana | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5324 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 58 L |
