1970 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 38 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, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 87 kg more than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Because 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler Town & Country | 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Chrysler | Jeep |
| Model | Town & Country | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6284 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
