2009 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Holden Colorado

To start off, 2010 Holden Colorado 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 139 more horse power than 2010 Holden Colorado. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 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 Mustang (434 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Holden Colorado. (360 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Holden Colorado. 2010 Holden Colorado 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 Colorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford Mustang 2010 Holden Colorado
Make Ford Holden
Model Mustang Colorado
Year Released 2009 2010
Body Type Convertible Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4606 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 300 HP 161 HP
Torque 434 Nm 360 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors