2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2004 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Yukon (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Yukon weights approximately 89 kg more than 2008 Ford Explorer. 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, 2004 GMC Yukon (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2004 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Explorer | 2004 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Explorer | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2077 kg | 2166 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3320 mm | 3280 mm |
