Utility
The Ford's more sizeable trunk will accommodate more sizeable things than the GMC.
The GMC Canyon and the Ford can accommodate the same number of passengers.
The Ford F-150 is likely a better choice than the GMC Canyon in terms of hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of suitcases or sizeable dogs.
There's little the GMC Canyon can tow that the Ford F-150 cannot.
Dimensions
The F-150 is considerably more bulky than the GMC Canyon.
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford F-150 than the GMC Canyon because of its larger tank.
The GMC Canyon and the Ford F-150 compete for the same parking spaces.
The GMC Canyon's shorter wheelbase will give a sprier feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the Ford F-150 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.
Convenience
You'll most certainly have to take the GMC Canyon for a fill-up more often than the Ford F-150 because of its tank size and fuel economy.
Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The GMC Canyon is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Ford F-150.
The Ford F-150 will tax your gasoline budget significantly more than the GMC will.
The Canyon will save you money at the pump compared to the Ford F-150.
The Ford F-150 is significantly more expensive than the GMC Canyon as far as MSRP.
The Canyon will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the F-150.
Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the GMC Canyon and the Ford F-150 likely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The Ford F-150 has a more massive engine than the GMC Canyon. Remember that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder.
Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Ford F-150 is tremendously more powerful than the Canyon.
Torque equals pickup, and the Ford F-150 will have picked up and gone by the time the GMC finally gets moving.
Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Ford F-150's front cabin compared to the GMC Canyon.
The Ford F-150 provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Canyon does.
Warranty
The Ford F-150 and the GMC have the same basic warranty.