2007 Ford Freestar vs. 2010 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2007 Ford Freestar. (194 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 678 kg more than 2007 Ford Freestar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 GMC Yukon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 GMC Yukon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Freestar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Freestar. (331 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Freestar | 2010 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Freestar | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 2533 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
