2010 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2012 GMC Sierra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2012 GMC Sierra. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 344 kg more than 2012 GMC Sierra. 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Sierra. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Expedition | 2012 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Expedition | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5621 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 98 L |
