1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1982 Mazda 323
To start off, 1982 Mazda 323 is newer by 14 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 252 more horse power than 1982 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1982 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1316 kg more than 1982 Mazda 323. 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 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mazda 323. (80 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 1982 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mazda |
| Model | Town & Country | 323 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1071 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2370 mm |
