2005 GMC Safari vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 49 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 70 kg more than 2010 Lincoln Town Car.
Because 2005 GMC Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | GMC | Lincoln |
Model | Safari | Town Car |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 389 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2041 kg | 1971 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5471 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1499 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 72 L |