1999 Ford Econoline vs. 1999 GMC Safari
To start off, both 1999 Ford Econoline and 1999 GMC Safari were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Econoline (197 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Econoline should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Econoline weights approximately 370 kg more than 1999 GMC Safari. 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, both vehicles can yield 338 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Econoline | 1999 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Econoline | Safari |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4291 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2830 mm |
