1974 Mercury Montego vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 334 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2008 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Montego | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Montego | Legacy |
Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 403 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1859 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 64 L |