2007 Ford E-350 vs. 2003 GMC Safari
To start off, 2007 Ford E-350 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 GMC Safari would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2003 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2003 GMC Safari.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (476 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-350 | 2003 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | E-350 | Safari |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 98 L |
