2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2011 Holden Commodore is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (300 HP) has 60 more horse power than 2011 Holden Commodore. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2011 Holden Commodore.
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, 2008 Ford Mustang (434 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mustang | 2011 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Mustang | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
