Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. GMC Canyon Review

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac and the GMC Canyon most definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac's engine is substantially larger than the GMC Canyon's. Bear in mind that larger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac is considerably more powerful than the GMC Canyon.

Utility
There's no clear winner between the Ford Explorer Sport Trac and the GMC Canyon as far as transporting cargo. The GMC Canyon will most certainly prove more practical than the Ford for those of you with frequent child-cargo. There's no clear winner between the Ford Explorer Sport Trac and the GMC Canyon when it comes to transporting cargo. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac outpulls the GMC Canyon by a sizeable margin.

Convenience
You'll likely take the Explorer Sport Trac for a fill-up about as often as the GMC Canyon.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Explorer Sport Trac offers a bit more head room than the GMC, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Ford make it roomier for your passengers than the GMC Canyon.

Dimensions
The Explorer Sport Trac is considerably heavier than the GMC. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford Explorer Sport Trac than the GMC Canyon because of its bigger tank. The GMC and the Ford Explorer Sport Trac compete for the same parking spaces. The Canyon's shorter wheelbase will likely give a sprier feel in daily traffic. However, the Explorer Sport Trac is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the GMC Canyon to the dealership as the Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Producing an accurate gas mileage evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Canyon is the winner in terms of gas mileage. As far as gas mileage, the Canyon beats the Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The Ford is substantially costlier than the GMC as far as MSRP. The Ford will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the GMC.

Warranty
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac and the GMC Canyon have the same basic warranty.