2003 Holden Jackaroo vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 7 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Holden Jackaroo (212 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Holden Jackaroo should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 133 kg more than 2003 Holden Jackaroo.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Jackaroo. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Jackaroo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Jackaroo | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Jackaroo | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1826 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2888 mm |
