2005 Holden Combo vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden Combo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Combo would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2005 Holden Combo. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Combo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 725 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.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Holden Combo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Combo. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Combo. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2005 Holden Combo has manual transmission. 2005 Holden Combo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Combo | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Combo | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2890 mm |
