2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 249 kg more than 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Because 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. 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, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (462 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (332 Nm). This means 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 | 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Chrysler | Pontiac |
| Model | Town & Country | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 462 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 38 L |
