1967 Mercury Comet vs. 1994 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1994 Subaru Legacy is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Subaru Legacy (126 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 30 kg more than 1994 Subaru Legacy.
Because 1994 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 1994 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Comet | Legacy |
Year Released | 1967 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2212 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |