1999 Mercury Cougar vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2000 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 80 kg more than 1999 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Subaru Legacy (197 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Cougar | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Cougar | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
