2011 Ford F-150 vs. 2010 Holden Colorado

To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Holden Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Holden Colorado would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (302 HP) has 179 more horse power than 2010 Holden Colorado. (123 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (376 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Holden Colorado. (207 Nm). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Holden Colorado. 2011 Ford F-150 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. 2011 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Ford F-150 2010 Holden Colorado
Make Ford Holden
Model F-150 Colorado
Year Released 2011 2010
Body Type Pickup Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3700 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 302 HP 123 HP
Torque 376 Nm 207 Nm
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual


 

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