1997 GMC Safari vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 GMC Safari would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1997 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1997 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 774 kg more than 1997 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 GMC Safari | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Safari | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 411 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2729 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5603 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2192 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1994 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3386 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
