2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2001 GMC Safari
To start off, 2001 GMC Safari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2001 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1255 kg more than 2001 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2001 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Excursion | Safari |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 98 L |
