2004 Ford GT vs. 2004 GMC Safari

To start off, both 2004 Ford GT 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford GT (494 HP) has 303 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (191 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 273 kg more than 2004 Ford GT.

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 GT (679 Nm) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2004 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Ford GT 2004 GMC Safari
Make Ford GMC
Model GT Safari
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Coupe Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5409 cc 4294 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 494 HP 191 HP
Torque 679 Nm 339 Nm
Engine Bore Size 90.2 mm 102 mm
Engine Stroke Size 105.8 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.4:1 9.2:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 1793 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1130 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 102 L


 

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