1973 Mercury Comet vs. 1996 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1996 Subaru Legacy is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Subaru Legacy (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 130 kg more than 1973 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1973 Mercury Comet (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Legacy.

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