1979 Ford LTD vs. 2000 GMC Safari
To start off, 2000 GMC Safari is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Safari (190 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 270 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD. 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, 1979 Ford LTD (332 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Safari. (319 Nm). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2000 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | LTD | Safari |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |
