1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B
To start off, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B 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 169 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. (136 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 461 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. 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 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. (219 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town & Country | 300B |
Year Released | 1968 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3050 mm |