2008 GMC Yukon vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 GMC Yukon. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Yukon weights approximately 139 kg more than 2013 Ford F-150.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Yukon. (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Yukon | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Yukon | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2616 kg | 2477 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1933 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3683 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 136 L |
