1971 Austin 3 vs. 1969 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1971 Austin 3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chrysler Town & Country (219 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1971 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 676 kg more than 1971 Austin 3. 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, 1969 Chrysler Town & Country (431 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Austin 3 | 1969 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | 3 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2166 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |
