2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 GMC Savana
To start off, 2009 GMC Savana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Savana (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mustang weights approximately 421 kg more than 2009 GMC Savana.
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, 2009 GMC Savana (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang. 2009 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Mustang | 2009 GMC Savana | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Mustang | Savana |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5326 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3440 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 117 L |