1999 Mercury Tracer vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Legacy (245 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 235 kg more than 1999 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Tracer. 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, 2008 Subaru Legacy (292 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Tracer. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Tracer. 2008 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1999 Mercury Tracer has manual transmission. 1999 Mercury Tracer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Tracer | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Tracer | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
