2013 Ford F-150 vs. 2013 GMC Acadia
To start off, both 2013 Ford F-150 and 2013 GMC Acadia were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (405 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2013 GMC Acadia. (284 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 526 kg more than 2013 GMC Acadia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford F-150 | 2013 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | F-150 | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2729 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5603 mm | 5101 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2464 mm | 2003 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1994 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3378 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 83 L |
