1999 GMC Safari vs. 2004 Marcos TS
To start off, 2004 Marcos TS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Marcos TS. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2004 Marcos TS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 880 kg more than 2004 Marcos TS. 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, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 2004 Marcos TS | |
| Make | GMC | Marcos |
| Model | Safari | TS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2230 mm |
