1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2002 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2002 Toyota Mark II is newer by 34 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 148 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Mark II. (157 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 611 kg more than 2002 Toyota Mark II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Mark II 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, 2002 Toyota Mark II 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 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 2002 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Town & Country | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
