2009 GMC Savana vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 GMC Savana would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2009 GMC Savana. (192 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Savana weights approximately 140 kg more than 2010 Ford F-150.
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 Ford F-150 (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Savana. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Savana | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Savana | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2550 kg | 2410 kg |
