1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 16 kg more than 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith.
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.
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1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Chrysler | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Town & Country | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3230 mm |