2005 Ford Fairlane vs. 1998 GMC Safari
To start off, 2005 Ford Fairlane is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Fairlane (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 250 kg more than 2005 Ford Fairlane.
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, 2005 Ford Fairlane (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Fairlane | 1998 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Fairlane | Safari |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2830 mm |
