2008 Ford E-350 vs. 2013 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2013 GMC Acadia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Acadia (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 1096 kg more than 2008 Ford E-350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 GMC Acadia is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford E-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, 2008 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-350 | 2013 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | E-350 | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5101 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2003 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 83 L |
