2011 Ford Expedition vs. 2009 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Holden Commodore. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Holden Commodore. 2011 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2009 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2009 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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