1942 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 26 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 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. 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 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Town & Country | 600 |
| Year Released | 1942 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4112 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
