1997 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Holden Colorado
To start off, 2012 Holden Colorado is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (205 HP) has 82 more horse power than 2012 Holden Colorado. (123 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (357 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Colorado. (207 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Falcon | 2012 Holden Colorado | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | Colorado |
Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 357 Nm | 207 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |