1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2003 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2003 Pontiac GTO is newer by 35 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, 2003 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 476 kg more than 2003 Pontiac GTO.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Pontiac GTO. (495 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 2003 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Chrysler | Pontiac |
Model | Town & Country | GTO |
Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 5664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |