1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 41 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 2007 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, 2007 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (297 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Comet | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
