1943 Lancia Aprilia vs. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 65 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Lancia Aprilia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Lancia Aprilia would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1943 Lancia Aprilia has manual transmission. 1943 Lancia Aprilia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1943 Lancia Aprilia | 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Aprilia | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1943 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1484 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 224 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2920 mm |