2005 GMC Safari vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 6 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 608 kg more than 2005 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2005 GMC Safari | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
Make | GMC | Ford |
Model | Safari | Expedition |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 2502 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 106 L |