2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod vs. 2001 GMC Safari

To start off, both 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod (469 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2001 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 653 kg more than 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod.

Because 2001 GMC Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod. (178 Nm). This means 2001 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod. 2001 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod has manual transmission. 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod 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.

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