2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2008 Ford E-150
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 790 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150.
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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 2008 Ford E-150 | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Town & Country | E-150 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 388 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 132 L |