2005 GMC Yukon vs. 2013 Ford Flex
To start off, 2013 Ford Flex is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Yukon (287 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2013 Ford Flex. (281 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Flex weights approximately 16 kg more than 2005 GMC Yukon.
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 GMC Yukon (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Flex. (346 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Yukon | 2013 Ford Flex | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Yukon | Flex |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 287 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 2106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2256 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1726 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2994 mm |
