1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 2012 Holden Colorado

To start off, 2012 Holden Colorado is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Holden Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Holden Colorado (210 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (145 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Holden Colorado should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Scorpio.

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, 2012 Holden Colorado (313 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (202 Nm). This means 2012 Holden Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio. 2012 Holden Colorado has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Scorpio 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.

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