1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1968 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 1968 Chrysler Town & Country and 1968 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (335 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. (305 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster 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 Ford Mustang (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 1968 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Town & Country | Mustang |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 7010 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 335 HP |
Torque | 543 Nm | 597 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2750 mm |