2005 GMC Sierra vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 GMC Sierra. (321 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 454 kg more than 2005 GMC Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Sierra. (370 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Sierra | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Sierra | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 411 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 2724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5603 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2192 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1994 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3386 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
