1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK 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 118 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 693 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK. 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Chrysler | Jaguar |
Model | Town & Country | XK |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |