1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (242 HP) has 84 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy 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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (297 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercury Montclair | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Montclair | Legacy |
Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4192 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 242 HP |
Torque | 323 Nm | 297 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2660 mm |