1969 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2008 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK is newer by 39 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, 2008 Jaguar XK (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. (219 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK 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 456 kg more than 2008 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, 1969 Chrysler Town & Country (431 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XK. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1969 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chrysler Town & Country | 2008 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Chrysler | Jaguar |
Model | Town & Country | XK |
Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6286 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 219 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 431 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
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 | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 71 L |