2012 Ford F-450 vs. 2013 GMC Savana
To start off, 2013 GMC Savana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Ford F-450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Ford F-450 would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2013 GMC Savana. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Savana.
Because 2012 Ford F-450 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 will offer significantly more control. 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 F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 633 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Savana. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-450 | 2013 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | F-450 | Savana |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6700 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 1085 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6680 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2438 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2024 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4379 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 142 L | 117 L |
