2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2002 Holden Jackaroo
To start off, 2005 Ford Mondeo 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, 2002 Holden Jackaroo (158 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Jackaroo should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Jackaroo weights approximately 676 kg more than 2005 Ford Mondeo. 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 (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Jackaroo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mondeo | 2002 Holden Jackaroo | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Mondeo | Jackaroo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1369 kg | 2045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2770 mm |
