2008 Ford Taurus vs. 2000 GMC Safari
To start off, 2008 Ford Taurus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2000 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 848 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus.
Because 2008 Ford Taurus is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 GMC Safari (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Taurus. (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Taurus | 2000 GMC Safari | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Taurus | Safari |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 102 L |