1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2011 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2011 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 43 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 55 more horse power than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 705 kg more than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2011 Honda Ridgeline 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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. (336 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 2011 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Town & Country | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |
