2010 Holden UTE vs. 2011 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Holden UTE would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP) has 19 more horse power than 2010 Holden UTE. (242 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2010 Holden UTE.

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, 2011 Ford Falcon (391 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Holden UTE. (330 Nm). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Holden UTE. 2011 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2010 Holden UTE has manual transmission. 2010 Holden UTE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Holden UTE 2011 Ford Falcon
Make Holden Ford
Model UTE Falcon
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 3983 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 242 HP 261 HP
Torque 330 Nm 391 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors


 

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