2007 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1998 GMC Safari
To start off, 2007 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari.
Because 1998 GMC Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Five Hundred. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Five Hundred | 1998 GMC Safari | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Five Hundred | Safari |
Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 98 L |