2011 Ford F-250 vs. 2012 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2012 Holden Commodore is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Holden Commodore. (360 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2012 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 F-250 (548 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Commodore. (290 Nm). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Commodore. 2011 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 2012 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2012 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford F-250 | 2012 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | F-250 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 5976 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 360 HP |
Torque | 548 Nm | 290 Nm |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |