2009 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Holden Calais

To start off, 2010 Holden Calais is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (300 HP) has 22 more horse power than 2010 Holden Calais. (278 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 Holden Calais.

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 Mustang (434 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Holden Calais. (350 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Holden Calais. 2010 Holden Calais has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Holden Calais will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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