2002 Holden Jackaroo vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2002 Holden Jackaroo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Holden Jackaroo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Holden Jackaroo (212 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Jackaroo should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Jackaroo weights approximately 355 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable. 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 (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Jackaroo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Holden Jackaroo | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Jackaroo | Sable |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
