2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2009 GMC Acadia
To start off, both 2009 Ford F-150 and 2009 GMC Acadia were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 GMC Acadia. (284 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Because 2009 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 GMC Acadia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Acadia. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 2009 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | F-150 | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 83 L |
