2005 Holden Jackaroo vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Holden Jackaroo is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Cougar (217 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Holden Jackaroo. (213 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Jackaroo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Jackaroo weights approximately 240 kg more than 1967 Mercury Cougar.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Cougar (432 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Jackaroo. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Jackaroo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Jackaroo | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Jackaroo | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
