1973 Ford Escort vs. 1998 GMC Safari
To start off, 1998 GMC Safari is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1973 Ford Escort. (96 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 1041 kg more than 1973 Ford Escort. 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, 1998 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort. 1998 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Escort | 1998 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Escort | Safari |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 98 L |
