2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (165 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 560 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mercury Mountaineer (345 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (227 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Mountaineer | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |
