2005 Ford Econovan vs. 1995 GMC Safari
To start off, 2005 Ford Econovan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 GMC Safari weights approximately 660 kg more than 2005 Ford Econovan. 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, 1995 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Econovan. 1995 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Econovan has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Econovan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Econovan | 1995 GMC Safari | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Econovan | Safari |
Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
Body Type | Van | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1788 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2830 mm |