2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Holden Calais
To start off, 2012 Holden Calais is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Holden Calais 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, 2006 Ford Mustang (868 Nm) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Calais. (530 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Calais. 2012 Holden Calais has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Holden Calais will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mustang | 2012 Holden Calais | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Mustang | Calais |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 344 HP |
| Torque | 868 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
