1973 Mercury Monterey vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 80 kg more than 1973 Mercury Monterey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Monterey. 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, 1973 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Monterey | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Monterey | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2680 mm |
