1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1981 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 13 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 216 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Galant. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1981 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1001 kg more than 1981 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Galant. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 1981 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Town & Country | Galant |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2520 mm |
