2010 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 GMC Savana. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 48 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, 2012 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (433 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford F-150 | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | F-150 | Savana |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2352 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5885 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2004 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1887 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 117 L |
