2005 Ford Fusion vs. 2005 GMC Safari
To start off, both 2005 Ford Fusion 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 GMC Safari (190 HP) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fusion. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 890 kg more than 2005 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 GMC Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fusion. (146 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fusion.
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2005 Ford Fusion | 2005 GMC Safari | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Fusion | Safari |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 339 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 2041 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 102 L |