2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2013 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2013 GMC Acadia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2013 GMC Acadia. (284 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 487 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.
Because 2013 GMC Acadia is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford F-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia 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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 2013 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | F-350 | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5101 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 2003 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 83 L |
