2008 Ford Taurus X vs. 2005 GMC Safari
To start off, 2008 Ford Taurus X is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus X (263 HP) has 73 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus X should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 934 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus X.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Taurus X. (338 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Taurus X.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Taurus X | 2005 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Taurus X | Safari |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 2041 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 102 L |
