2006 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 GMC Safari
To start off, 2006 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP) has 110 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 326 kg more than 2006 Ford Expedition.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Expedition | 2005 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Expedition | Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2041 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 102 L |
