1967 Mercury Park Lane 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 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 @ 4600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2006 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, 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 Park Lane (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Mercury Park Lane 2006 Subaru Legacy
Make Mercury Subaru
Model Park Lane Legacy
Year Released 1967 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6722 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 325 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 602 Nm 187 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 103 mm 92 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Vehicle Weight 1360 kg 1360 kg
Vehicle Length 5560 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2680 mm


 

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