1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1968 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1968 Chrysler Town & Country and 1968 Pontiac Firebird 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 Chrysler Town & Country (305 HP) has 130 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac Firebird. (175 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1968 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 506 kg more than 1968 Pontiac Firebird. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 1968 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Chrysler | Pontiac |
| Model | Town & Country | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 4100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 175 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2750 mm |
