1990 Ford Mustang vs. 2000 GMC Safari
To start off, 2000 GMC Safari is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 695 kg more than 1990 Ford Mustang. 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, 2000 GMC Safari (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Mustang | 2000 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Mustang | Safari |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 102 L |
