2003 Holden Jackaroo vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Jackaroo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Jackaroo would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2003 Holden Jackaroo. (212 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Jackaroo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Jackaroo weights approximately 216 kg more than 2009 Ford Falcon.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Jackaroo. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Jackaroo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Jackaroo | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | Jackaroo | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2838 mm |
