1970 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1968 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 6,284 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 504 kg more than 1968 Jaguar Type 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, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar Type S. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar Type S.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chrysler Town & Country | 1968 Jaguar Type S | |
Make | Chrysler | Jaguar |
Model | Town & Country | Type S |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6284 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |