2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Safari would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (188 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 979 kg more than 2009 Ford F-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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari. 2004 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford F-250 | 2004 GMC Safari | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | F-250 | Safari |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5399 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 98 L |