2000 Ford Laser vs. 2000 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2000 Ford Laser and 2000 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Yukon (269 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2000 Ford Laser. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1175 kg more than 2000 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Laser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 GMC Yukon 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 Yukon (451 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Laser. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Laser. 2000 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Laser has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Laser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Laser | 2000 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Laser | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 2290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2950 mm |
