1968 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
Because 1968 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (351 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Ford | Chrysler |
| Model | Escort | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1814 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 76 L |
