1994 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2000 Ford Focus
To start off, 2000 Ford Focus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Ford Focus. (143 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 644 kg more than 2000 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Focus. (202 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1994 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chrysler Town & Country | 2000 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Town & Country | Focus |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2620 mm |
