1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1961 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chrysler Imperial 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 29 more horse power than 1961 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1961 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 194 kg more than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country.
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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Chrysler Imperial. (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Chrysler Imperial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 1961 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chrysler |
| Model | Town & Country | Imperial |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 5802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3800 mm |
