1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1967 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair 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 246 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1281 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair. 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 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 1967 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Town & Country | Corsair |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
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 | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |