2011 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2011 Ford Expedition and 2011 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2011 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 59 kg more than 2011 Ford Expedition. 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 (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Expedition | 2011 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Expedition | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2502 kg | 2561 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 95 L |
