1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1956 Rover P4
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 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 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 197 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (108 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 718 kg more than 1956 Rover P4. 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 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 1956 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Rover |
| Model | Town & Country | P4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1448 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |
