1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1962 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (463 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 has automatic transmission and 1962 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1962 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Appia | 560 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 5547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 94.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3080 mm |
