2007 Ford Ka vs. 2002 Holden Jackaroo
To start off, 2007 Ford Ka is newer by 5 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 89 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ka. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Jackaroo should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Jackaroo weights approximately 1083 kg more than 2007 Ford Ka. 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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Jackaroo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ka | 2002 Holden Jackaroo | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Ka | Jackaroo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 962 kg | 2045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2770 mm |
