1969 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2010 Ford Flex
To start off, 2010 Ford Flex is newer by 41 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, 2010 Ford Flex (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. (219 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Flex 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 138 kg more than 2010 Ford Flex.
Because 1969 Chrysler Town & Country 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 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Flex, 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, 1969 Chrysler Town & Country (431 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chrysler Town & Country | 2010 Ford Flex | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Town & Country | Flex |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 219 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2995 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
