1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 38 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 81 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 241 kg more than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | Town & Country | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |