2007 Ford Territory vs. 2003 GMC Safari
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory 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 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2003 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2003 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 61 kg more than 2003 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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Territory | 2003 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Territory | Safari |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4292 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 98 L |
