2005 Holden Calais vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Calais would be higher.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Holden Calais | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Calais | Falcon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 261 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |