1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 36 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 144 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 151 kg more than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Chrysler Town & Country 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Chrysler Toyota
Model Town & Country Land Cruiser
Year Released 1968 2004
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7206 cc 2982 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 305 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 543 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 18.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2166 kg 2015 kg
Vehicle Length 5720 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 3110 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 87 L