1948 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Chrysler Town & Country 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 580 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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:
| 1948 Chrysler Town & Country | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Town & Country | 220 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2760 mm |
