2011 Ford E-250 vs. 2011 Holden Calais
To start off, both 2011 Ford E-250 and 2011 Holden Calais were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Holden Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Holden Calais (344 HP) has 119 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-250. (225 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Holden Calais should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-250.
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 Holden Calais (530 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford E-250. (387 Nm). This means 2011 Holden Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford E-250 | 2011 Holden Calais | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | E-250 | Calais |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 344 HP |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
