2012 Ford F-150 vs. 2009 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Holden Captiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Holden Captiva would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2009 Holden Captiva. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Holden Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 865 kg more than 2009 Holden Captiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 @ 4250 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Holden Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Holden Captiva. 2012 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2009 Holden Captiva has manual transmission. 2009 Holden Captiva 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 2009 Holden Captiva | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | F-150 | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2670 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 136 L | 65 L |
