2009 GMC Savana vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 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 4,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 GMC Savana. (192 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Savana weights approximately 846 kg more than 2012 Ford Falcon.
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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Savana. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
2009 GMC Savana | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | GMC | Ford |
Model | Savana | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2550 kg | 1704 kg |