1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1998 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1998 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 30 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 191 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Golf. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 874 kg more than 1998 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Volkswagen Golf 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, 1998 Volkswagen Golf 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 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volkswagen Golf. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 1998 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
| Model | Town & Country | Golf |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1292 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
