2010 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2012 GMC Savana. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 1158 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, 2012 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mustang. (440 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mustang. 2012 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. 2012 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Ford Mustang | 2012 GMC Savana | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Mustang | Savana |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | 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 | 315 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 711 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1603 kg | 2761 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 117 L |