1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 37 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 29 more horse power than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 720 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z. 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (354 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Town & Country | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
