2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (239 HP) has 86 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 510 kg more than 2000 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (196 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Mountaineer | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2660 mm |
