2005 Ford Focus vs. 2002 Holden Jackaroo
To start off, 2005 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Holden Jackaroo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Holden Jackaroo would be higher. At 2,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Holden Jackaroo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2002 Holden Jackaroo. (158 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2002 Holden Jackaroo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Jackaroo weights approximately 770 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Holden Jackaroo (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Jackaroo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2002 Holden Jackaroo | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Focus | Jackaroo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2770 mm |
