2008 Ford Escape vs. 2008 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2008 Ford Escape 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2008 Ford Escape. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Yukon weights approximately 427 kg more than 2008 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 GMC Yukon 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 GMC Yukon (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Escape | 2008 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Escape | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2142 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 98 L |
