2009 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 41 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, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 131 kg more than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. 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, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler Crossfire | 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chrysler |
| Model | Crossfire | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 2166 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
