2010 Ford Ranger vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1107 kg more than 2010 Ford Ranger. 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, 2011 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger. 2011 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Ranger | 2011 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Ranger | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1447 kg | 2554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5171 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3193 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 98 L |
