2011 GMC Savana vs. 2001 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 GMC Savana is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Savana (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2001 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 917 kg more than 2001 Ford Falcon. 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, 2011 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Savana | 2001 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Savana | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2432 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 59 L |
