2001 Holden HSV vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Holden HSV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Holden HSV would be higher. At 5,698 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Holden HSV 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 HSV (692 Nm) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (353 Nm). This means 2001 Holden HSV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2001 Holden HSV has manual transmission. 2001 Holden HSV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Holden HSV | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | HSV | Falcon |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5698 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 692 Nm | 353 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |