1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 41 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 185 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 542 kg more than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
Model | Town & Country | Defender |
Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |