2000 Ford Taurus vs. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2000 Ford Taurus. (154 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 633 kg more than 2000 Ford Taurus. 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, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2011 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Taurus | 2011 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Ford | Chrysler |
| Model | Taurus | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
