2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Explorer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana. (250 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1455 kg more than 2009 Ford Explorer.
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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Explorer. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Explorer | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Explorer | Savana |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 623 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2421 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 117 L |
