2007 Mercury Milan vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Mercury Milan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Milan weights approximately 199 kg more than 2006 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, 2007 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercury Milan | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Milan | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |
