2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2009 Holden Colorado
To start off, both 2009 Ford Explorer and 2009 Holden Colorado were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,007 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Explorer (210 HP) has 87 more horse power than 2009 Holden Colorado. (123 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2009 Holden Colorado.
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, 2009 Ford Explorer (344 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Holden Colorado. (207 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Holden Colorado. 2009 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 2009 Holden Colorado has manual transmission. 2009 Holden Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Explorer | 2009 Holden Colorado | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Explorer | Colorado |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4007 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 344 Nm | 207 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |