1948 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320
To start off, 1948 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 115 kg more than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320.
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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1948 Chrysler Town & Country | 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320 | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town & Country | 320 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 78 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 3310 mm |