2003 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2003 Ford Expedition. (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Expedition weights approximately 250 kg more than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country.
Because 2003 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Ford Expedition (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Expedition | 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Ford | Chrysler |
| Model | Expedition | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3078 mm |
