1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1963 Lancia Appia | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Appia | Comet |
Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 405 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2950 mm |