1987 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (136 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 315 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Grand Marquis | Legacy |
Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |