1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2008 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2008 Chrysler 300 is newer by 40 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 115 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler 300. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 348 kg more than 2008 Chrysler 300. 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 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler 300. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 2008 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | Chrysler | Chrysler |
Model | Town & Country | 300 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 2736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |