2011 Holden Commodore vs. 2012 Ford F-150

To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,976 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 360 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.

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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Commodore. (290 Nm). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Commodore. 2012 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2011 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2011 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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