1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1995 Plymouth Prowler

To start off, 1995 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 27 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 52 more horse power than 1995 Plymouth Prowler. (253 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1995 Plymouth Prowler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 886 kg more than 1995 Plymouth Prowler. 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Plymouth Prowler. (346 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Plymouth Prowler.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Chrysler Town & Country 1995 Plymouth Prowler
Make Chrysler Plymouth
Model Town & Country Prowler
Year Released 1968 1995
Body Type Minivan Roadster
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7206 cc 3517 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 305 HP 253 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 543 Nm 346 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3950 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 9.9:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2166 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 5720 mm 4200 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 3110 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 46 L


 

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