2010 Holden Commodore vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Holden Commodore is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (362 HP) has 122 more horse power than 2010 Holden Commodore. (240 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2010 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, 2009 Ford Falcon (533 Nm) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Holden Commodore. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2010 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2010 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Holden Commodore | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Commodore | Falcon |
Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2564 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 362 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 533 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |