2001 Ford Econovan vs. 2001 GMC Safari
To start off, both 2001 Ford Econovan and 2001 GMC Safari were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 660 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, 2001 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan. 2001 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Econovan has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Econovan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 2001 GMC Safari | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Econovan | Safari |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Van | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2830 mm |