1970 Mercury Monterey vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 374 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Monterey. 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, 1970 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy. 1970 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Monterey | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Monterey | Legacy |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1535 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2750 mm |