1974 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 95 kg more than 1974 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1974 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Comet | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Comet | Legacy |
Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |