2010 Holden Colorado vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Holden Colorado is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP) has 133 more horse power than 2010 Holden Colorado. (123 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Holden Colorado. (207 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Holden Colorado. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2010 Holden Colorado has manual transmission. 2010 Holden Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Holden Colorado | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | Colorado | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 256 HP |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
