1970 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1962 Volvo 120
To start off, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 6,284 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1962 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1962 Volvo 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo 120. (142 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler Town & Country | 1962 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volvo |
| Model | Town & Country | 120 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6284 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 142 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 | 2130 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |
