2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2000 GMC Savana
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 GMC Savana would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2000 GMC Savana. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Savana weights approximately 1358 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
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 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Savana. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Savana. 2000 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 2000 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | F-350 | Savana |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 15 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 117 L |
