1978 Ford Escort vs. 2002 Holden Jackaroo
To start off, 2002 Holden Jackaroo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Holden Jackaroo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Holden Jackaroo (158 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Jackaroo should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Jackaroo weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1978 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Holden Jackaroo (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Jackaroo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Escort | 2002 Holden Jackaroo | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Escort | Jackaroo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 2045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2770 mm |
