1992 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1998 GMC Safari
To start off, 1998 GMC Safari is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 240 kg more than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria.
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, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Crown Victoria | 1998 GMC Safari | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Crown Victoria | Safari |
Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 98 L |