1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 331 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Town & Country | CLS |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4917 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
