1942 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1959 Skoda 440 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 4,112 cc (6 cylinders), 1942 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Chrysler Town & Country (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1942 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 710 kg more than 1959 Skoda 440. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1942 Chrysler Town & Country | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Skoda |
| Model | Town & Country | 440 |
| Year Released | 1942 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4112 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2410 mm |
