1991 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Holden Colorado
To start off, 2012 Holden Colorado is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (221 HP) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Holden Colorado. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Colorado.
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, 1991 Ford Falcon (388 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Colorado. (360 Nm). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Colorado. 2012 Holden Colorado has automatic transmission and 1991 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1991 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Holden Colorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Falcon | 2012 Holden Colorado | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Falcon | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
