2009 GMC Savana vs. 2010 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2009 GMC Savana. (192 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Savana weights approximately 947 kg more than 2010 Ford Mustang.

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 Mustang (440 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Savana. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Savana. 2009 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2010 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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2009 GMC Savana 2010 Ford Mustang
Make GMC Ford
Model Savana Mustang
Year Released 2009 2010
Body Type Van Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4200 cc 4600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 192 HP 315 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 440 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2550 kg 1603 kg