1995 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1995 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1995 Chrysler Town & Country. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1995 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 966 kg more than 1995 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chrysler Town & Country. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chrysler Town & Country | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Town & Country | 600 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3776 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3910 mm |
