2008 BMW 550 vs. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 40 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, 2008 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. (305 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 506 kg more than 2008 BMW 550.
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, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 550. (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 550 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2166 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
