1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1986 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1986 Lancia Delta is newer by 18 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 142 more horse power than 1986 Lancia Delta. (163 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1986 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 986 kg more than 1986 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Lancia Delta is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Lancia Delta will offer significantly more control. 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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lancia Delta. (291 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 1986 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lancia |
| Model | Town & Country | Delta |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
| 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 | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 48 L |
