2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1326 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 GMC Yukon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition 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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2011 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Expedition | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2624 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 117 L |
