1970 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2006 Ford Territory
To start off, 2006 Ford Territory is newer by 36 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, 2006 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Territory 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 415 kg more than 2006 Ford Territory.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chrysler Town & Country | 2006 Ford Territory | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Town & Country | Territory |
Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6284 cc | 3983 cc |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |