2012 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, both 2012 Ford Transit Connect and 2012 GMC Savana were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Savana (280 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 1090 kg more than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 GMC Savana is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 GMC Savana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Transit Connect, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Transit Connect | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Transit Connect | Savana |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 2664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4587 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 117 L |
