2007 Ford F-250 vs. 2004 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Yukon (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1070 kg more than 2004 GMC Yukon.
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, 2007 Ford F-250 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Yukon. (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Yukon. 2004 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-250 | 2004 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | F-250 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3075 kg | 2005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2880 mm |
