2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1995 GMC Safari
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1995 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1995 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 GMC Safari weights approximately 477 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
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, 2003 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 1995 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Mustang | Safari |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
