2005 GMC Safari vs. 1999 Lincoln Town Car
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 Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP) has 12 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 271 kg more than 1999 Lincoln Town Car.
Because 2005 GMC Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. 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, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car 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 Town Car | |
| Make | GMC | Lincoln |
| Model | Safari | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 202 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2041 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 85 L |
