2011 GMC Yukon vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 GMC Yukon 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 33 more horse power than 2011 GMC Yukon. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Yukon.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Yukon. (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Yukon | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Yukon | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 132 L |
