2004 Ford Expedition vs. 1997 GMC Safari
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition 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 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (232 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1997 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1997 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 412 kg more than 1997 GMC Safari. 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (395 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 GMC Safari. (338 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 1997 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Expedition | Safari |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 395 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 | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2367 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 98 L |
