2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 GMC Safari
To start off, both 2005 Ford Excursion and 2005 GMC Safari were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (311 HP) has 121 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1220 kg more than 2005 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (576 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2005 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Excursion | Safari |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 2041 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 102 L |
