2000 GMC Safari vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 510 kg more than 2001 Ford Econovan. 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, 2000 GMC Safari (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GMC Safari | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Safari | Econovan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2210 mm |
