2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, 2004 GMC Safari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (305 HP) has 114 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (191 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 217 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 (434 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
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2003 Ford Mustang | 2004 GMC Safari | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Mustang | Safari |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 191 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 339 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1793 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 102 L |