1999 GMC Safari vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 11 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 850 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, 2010 Ford F-250 (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari. 1999 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2010 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 GMC Safari | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
Make | GMC | Ford |
Model | Safari | F-250 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4291 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 6253 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 115 L |