1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 44 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 35 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 418 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Chrysler | Cadillac |
Model | Town & Country | CTS |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1748 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4788 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1422 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |