1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2011 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XK 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, 2011 Jaguar XK (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XK 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 386 kg more than 2011 Jaguar XK.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jaguar XK. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 2011 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Chrysler | Jaguar |
| Model | Town & Country | XK |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1328 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
