2011 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2011 Ford F-150 and 2011 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 302 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 GMC Sierra (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-150 | 2011 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | F-150 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2326 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
