2008 Ford E-250 vs. 2008 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2008 Ford E-250 and 2008 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Yukon (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1034 kg more than 2008 Ford E-250. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 GMC Yukon (566 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-250 | 2008 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | E-250 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 6199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 566 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 98 L |
