2008 Ford E-250 vs. 1999 GMC Safari
To start off, 2008 Ford E-250 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 848 kg more than 2008 Ford E-250.
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, 2008 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-250 | 1999 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | E-250 | Safari |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4291 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 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 |
