1963 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 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 246 more horse power than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1606 kg more than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Abarth | Chrysler |
Model | Mono 1000 | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 981 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 2166 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |