1966 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. (185 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 403 kg more than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
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 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. (420 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Chrysler New Yorker | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Chrysler | Pontiac |
| Model | New Yorker | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 5317 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.7 mm | 101.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2163 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5870 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 102 L |
