1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 225 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Subaru Legacy (297 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Montego | Legacy |
Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 89.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2680 mm |