1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 895 kg more than 1957 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:
1957 Lancia Appia | 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Appia | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 209 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1980 mm |