1969 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S 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 Mercedes-Benz S (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. (219 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S 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 175 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz S.
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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz S. (385 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chrysler Town & Country | 2010 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town & Country | S |
Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
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 | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 431 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1991 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |