1967 Ford Cortina vs. 1999 GMC Safari
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1967 Ford Cortina. 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, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Cortina | 1999 GMC Safari | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Cortina | Safari |
Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4291 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 98 L |