2008 Holden Commodore vs. 2012 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (362 HP) has 122 more horse power than 2008 Holden Commodore. (240 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (533 Nm) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Holden Commodore. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2008 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2008 Holden Commodore 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.

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