1960 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 6,284 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 754 kg more than 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air.
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:
| 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1970 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Bel Air | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 6284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 2130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |
