1953 Austin A 110 vs. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 191 kg more than 1953 Austin A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (543 Nm) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 110 | 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Austin | Chrysler |
Model | A 110 | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 543 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2166 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |