1955 Lancia Appia vs. 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 930 kg more than 1955 Lancia Appia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Lancia Appia | 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Appia | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1955 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 1752 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2920 mm |