2001 Holden GTS vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Holden GTS would be higher. At 4,144 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2001 Holden GTS (692 Nm) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Falcon. (409 Nm). This means 2001 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Falcon. 2011 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2001 Holden GTS has manual transmission. 2001 Holden GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden GTS | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | GTS | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4144 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 265 HP |
| Torque | 692 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
