1970 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1977 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1977 Opel Ascona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 6,284 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1977 Opel Ascona.
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. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 1977 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1977 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chrysler Town & Country | 1977 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Chrysler | Opel |
Model | Town & Country | Ascona |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6284 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2530 mm |