2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, both 2004 Ford Crown Victoria and 2004 GMC Safari were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP) has 34 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 242 kg more than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 2004 GMC Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 GMC Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (343 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 2004 GMC Safari | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Crown Victoria | Safari |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
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 | 224 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 343 Nm | 339 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2082 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 Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 102 L |