2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 400 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Mountaineer | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |