1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 45 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, 2013 GMC Yukon (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 373 kg more than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Yukon. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Chrysler | GMC |
| Model | Town & Country | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 2539 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1954 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 93 L |
