2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2004 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2004 Chrysler Town & Country and 2004 Ford Ka were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (220 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2004 Ford Ka. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 835 kg more than 2004 Ford Ka. 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, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (339 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Ka. (135 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 2004 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Town & Country | Ka |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1019 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 40 L |
