2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 GMC Yukon. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 83 kg more than 2011 Ford F-150.
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, 2011 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (455 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Yukon | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2613 kg | 2530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
