1971 AC 428 vs. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1971 AC 428 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1971 AC 428. (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1971 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 736 kg more than 1971 AC 428. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
1971 AC 428 | 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | AC | Chrysler |
Model | 428 | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 639 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2166 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3110 mm |