2008 Ford F-150 vs. 2008 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2008 Ford F-150 and 2008 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2008 GMC Sierra. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1064 kg more than 2008 Ford F-150.
Because 2008 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 GMC Sierra 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 F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Sierra. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-150 | 2008 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | F-150 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 4298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 98 L |
