2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 303 kg more than 1968 Plymouth GTX.
Because 1968 Plymouth GTX 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 1968 Plymouth GTX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1968 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
| Make | Chrysler | Plymouth |
| Model | Town & Country | GTX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1597 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
