1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 415 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Marauder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1970 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.

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