Ford Aerostar vs GMC Safari
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2005 GMC Safari
Overview
| Spec | Ford AerostarBase | GMC SafariBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | Base |
| Body style | Minivan | Minivan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 1997 | 2005 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford AerostarBase | GMC SafariBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 (best) | $22,930 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford AerostarBase | GMC SafariBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 17 MPG | 17 MPG |
| City MPG | 15 MPG | 15 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 21 gal | 27 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ford AerostarBase | GMC SafariBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 140 hp | 190 hp (best) |
| Torque | 160 lb-ft | 250 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 4.3 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford AerostarBase | GMC SafariBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | — | 2 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | — | 170.4 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 5,800 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,860 lbs (best) | 1,647 lbs |
| Curb weight | — | 3,953 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in (best) | 111.2 in |
| Length | 174.9 in | 189.8 in (best) |
| Width | 71.7 in | 77.5 in (best) |
| Height | 72.3 in | 75 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford AerostarBase | GMC SafariBase |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 3 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 3 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford Aerostar | GMC Safari |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $22,930 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XLT $0 MSRP | Base $24,430 MSRP |
| 3 | XLT $0 MSRP | Base $25,430 MSRP |
| 4 | XLT $0 MSRP | Base $26,430 MSRP |