2010 GMC Sierra vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 3 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Sierra (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Sierra weights approximately 481 kg more than 2013 Ford E-Series. 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Sierra. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Sierra | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Sierra | E-Series |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2318 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 150 L |
