2010 GMC Savana vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (250 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (200 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1034 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GMC Savana (623 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Savana | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Savana | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 3931 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 623 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2421 kg | 1387 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 61 L |
