2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2002 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mariner (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2002 Subaru Legacy. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2002 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 256 kg more than 2002 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, 2006 Mercury Mariner (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mariner | 2002 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Mariner | Legacy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1571 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |