2000 GMC Safari vs. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis (209 HP) has 19 more horse power than 2000 GMC Safari. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 124 kg more than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Safari. (319 Nm). This means 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2000 GMC Safari | 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | GMC | Mercury |
Model | Safari | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 209 HP |
Torque | 319 Nm | 359 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |