2007 GMC Canyon vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 GMC Canyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 GMC Canyon would be higher. Both 2007 GMC Canyon and 2012 Ford F-150 are equipped with a 3,700 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 GMC Canyon. (243 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 432 kg more than 2007 GMC Canyon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 GMC Canyon 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Canyon. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Canyon | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Canyon | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 2326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 98 L |
