2004 Holden Combo vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2004 Holden Combo and 2004 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (240 HP) has 153 more horse power than 2004 Holden Combo. (87 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Combo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 809 kg more than 2004 Holden Combo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Holden Combo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Combo. (133 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Combo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Holden Combo | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Combo | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2009 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2900 mm |
