1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 38 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 85 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2005 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, 2005 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Mercury Comet 2005 Subaru Legacy
Make Mercury Subaru
Model Comet Legacy
Year Released 1967 2005
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3279 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 119 HP 124 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 258 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 103 mm 92 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 1315 kg
Vehicle Length 5000 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2680 mm


 

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