2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1997 GMC Safari
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 GMC Safari weights approximately 115 kg more than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 1997 GMC Safari (338 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (320 Nm). This means 1997 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1997 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Safari |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 98 L |
