2011 GMC Yukon vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2011 GMC Yukon and 2011 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2011 GMC Yukon. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 850 kg more than 2011 Ford Falcon.
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 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
2011 GMC Yukon | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | GMC | Ford |
Model | Yukon | Falcon |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2554 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |