2001 Holden UTE vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Holden UTE would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Holden UTE (302 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 114 kg more than 2001 Holden UTE.
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 UTE (460 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2001 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Holden UTE | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | UTE | Falcon |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2838 mm |