1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,989 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (340 HP) has 98 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 273 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 Montclair (626 Nm) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (297 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Montclair | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6989 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 242 HP |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2660 mm |
