1947 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 5,302 cc (8 cylinders), 1947 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 408 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280.
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:
1947 Chrysler Town & Country | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town & Country | 280 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5302 cc | 2745 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 185 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2940 mm |