Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. GMC Sierra 3500HD Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Ford is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Sierra 3500HD. In terms of MSRP, the Explorer Sport Trac doesn't cost much less than the GMC Sierra 3500HD.

Utility
The GMC Sierra 3500HD is a better choice than the Ford in terms of transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of luggage or massive animals. The GMC Sierra 3500HD will quite certainly prove more convenient than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Sierra 3500HD outpulls the Ford Explorer Sport Trac by a sizeable margin.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the GMC's front cabin compared to the Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The ampler interior dimensions of the Ford make it significantly more spacious for your passengers than the GMC.

Dimensions
The GMC Sierra 3500HD is tremendously more bulky than the Explorer Sport Trac. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the GMC than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac because of its larger tank. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac and the GMC Sierra 3500HD compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Explorer Sport Trac is quite certainly more agile than the GMC, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The GMC Sierra 3500HD's engine is substantially more sizeable than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac's. Note that bigger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the GMC Sierra 3500HD is considerably more powerful than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

Warranty
The GMC Sierra 3500HD and the Ford Explorer Sport Trac have the same basic after-sale protection.