2005 Holden Combo vs. 2005 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2005 Holden Combo and 2005 Mercury Mariner were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mariner (200 HP) has 114 more horse power than 2005 Holden Combo. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Combo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 299 kg more than 2005 Holden Combo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Mercury Mariner (262 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Combo. (133 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Combo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Combo | 2005 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Combo | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
