2005 Ford F-150 vs. 1997 GMC Safari
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1997 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1997 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 GMC Safari weights approximately 705 kg more than 2005 Ford F-150.
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, 1997 GMC Safari (338 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-150. (325 Nm). This means 1997 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-150 | 1997 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | F-150 | Safari |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
