1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 33 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 3 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 321 kg more than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL. 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Town & Country | SL |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2570 mm |
