2010 GMC Sierra vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2010 GMC Sierra. (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Sierra.
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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Sierra. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Sierra | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Sierra | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 132 L |
