2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, both 2004 Ford Five Hundred 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (200 HP) has 9 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (191 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 213 kg more than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2004 GMC Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (266 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2004 GMC Safari | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Five Hundred | Safari |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 191 HP |
Torque | 266 Nm | 339 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1793 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 102 L |