1970 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1989 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 19 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. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS 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 500 kg more than 1989 Jaguar XJS.
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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Jaguar XJS. (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Jaguar XJS. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 1989 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1989 Jaguar XJS 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 | 1989 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Chrysler | Jaguar |
Model | Town & Country | XJS |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6284 cc | 3590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2600 mm |