1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2010 Ford F-150

To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 42 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 13 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (292 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 186 kg more than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country.

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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (433 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-150.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Chrysler Town & Country 2010 Ford F-150
Make Chrysler Ford
Model Town & Country F-150
Year Released 1968 2010
Body Type Minivan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7206 cc 4600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 305 HP 292 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 543 Nm 433 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 2166 kg 2352 kg
Vehicle Length 5720 mm 5885 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 2004 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1887 mm
Wheelbase Size 3110 mm 3670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 98 L


 

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