2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 GMC Safari
To start off, both 2005 Ford Falcon 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (210 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 440 kg more than 2005 Ford Falcon.
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 Falcon (357 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 2005 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Falcon | Safari |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1925 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
