2000 Ford Escape vs. 2003 Holden Jackaroo
To start off, 2003 Holden Jackaroo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Escape would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Holden Jackaroo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Holden Jackaroo (212 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2000 Ford Escape. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Holden Jackaroo should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Jackaroo weights approximately 450 kg more than 2000 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Holden Jackaroo (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escape. (169 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Holden Jackaroo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escape | 2003 Holden Jackaroo | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Escape | Jackaroo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2770 mm |
