1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1980 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1980 Dodge Aspen is newer by 12 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 204 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Aspen. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 701 kg more than 1980 Dodge Aspen. 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 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 1980 Dodge Aspen | |
Make | Chrysler | Dodge |
Model | Town & Country | Aspen |
Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2760 mm |