1998 GMC Safari vs. 2012 Ford F-450
To start off, 2012 Ford F-450 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 GMC Safari would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari.
Because 2012 Ford F-450 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 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-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 747 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 GMC Safari | 2012 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Safari | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 142 L |
