1969 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. (219 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 466 kg more than 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp.
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, 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. (431 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chrysler Town & Country | 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
| Make | Chrysler | De Tomaso |
| Model | Town & Country | Longchamp |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 5762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 219 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 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 | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2610 mm |
