1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 43 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 (645 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Comet | Legacy |
Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 405 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1535 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |