2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 246 kg more than 2004 Ford Expedition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GMC Yukon (455 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (395 Nm). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Expedition | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2367 kg | 2613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 98 L |
