1946 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1979 Mazda 626
To start off, 1979 Mazda 626 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 5,302 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 920 kg more than 1979 Mazda 626.
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:
| 1946 Chrysler Town & Country | 1979 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mazda |
| Model | Town & Country | 626 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5302 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2520 mm |
