1942 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz T
To start off, 1977 Mercedes-Benz T is newer by 35 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 290 kg more than 1977 Mercedes-Benz T.
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.
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1942 Chrysler Town & Country | 1977 Mercedes-Benz T | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town & Country | T |
Year Released | 1942 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4112 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2800 mm |