2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, both 2004 Ford Transit Connect 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Safari (190 HP) has 101 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 762 kg more than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 GMC Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. 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 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (220 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Transit Connect | 2004 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Transit Connect | Safari |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1752 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
