1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1972 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1972 Rover 3.5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chrysler Town & Country 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 155 more horse power than 1972 Rover 3.5. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1972 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 531 kg more than 1972 Rover 3.5. 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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Rover 3.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 1972 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Rover |
| Model | Town & Country | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2820 mm |
