1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 365 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1969 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1969 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Montego | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2680 mm |
