1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 355 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.

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