1969 Mercury Montego vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 43 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 112 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 2012 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. 2012 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Montego | Legacy |
Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1583 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2750 mm |