1967 Mercury Park Lane 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 Park Lane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Park Lane would be higher. At 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Park Lane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (325 HP) has 160 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (165 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 91 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. 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 Park Lane (602 Nm) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (227 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Park Lane | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Park Lane | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6722 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2810 mm |
