1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 40 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 222 kg more than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2009 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, 2009 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 (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy. 2009 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. 2009 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Montego | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Montego | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5767 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |
