2005 GMC Safari vs. 1999 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 144 kg more than 1999 Lincoln Continental.
Because 2005 GMC Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Continental, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 1999 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | GMC | Lincoln |
| Model | Safari | Continental |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |
