1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1989 Subaru Legacy is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Subaru Legacy (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 1989 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (245 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 1989 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Comet | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |
