1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 75 kg more than 1962 Cadillac 62.
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, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. (414 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 1970 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | 62 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 6284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 2130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
