1999 GMC Safari vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 12 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari.
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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Safari | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 132 L |
