1961 Lancia Appia vs. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 43 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 4,602 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1027 kg more than 1961 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1961 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1961 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Appia | 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercury |
| Model | Appia | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 4602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 72 L |
