1970 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 Mercedes-Benz SL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 414 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 10 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 586 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler Town & Country | 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Town & Country | SL |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6284 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
