1985 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 117 kg more than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Grand Marquis | Legacy |
Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |