1948 Lancia Aprilia vs. 1970 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1970 Mercury Monterey is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Lancia Aprilia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Lancia Aprilia would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Monterey 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. 1970 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1948 Lancia Aprilia has manual transmission. 1948 Lancia Aprilia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Lancia Aprilia | 1970 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Aprilia | Monterey |
Year Released | 1948 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1486 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3160 mm |