2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2003 GMC Safari
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2003 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Safari weights approximately 463 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang.
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, 2003 GMC Safari (338 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm). This means 2003 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2003 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Mustang | Safari |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3801 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 98 L |
