1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 917 kg more than 1961 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Appia | 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercury |
| Model | Appia | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 4598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 789 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
