2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2008 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 942 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (332 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (245 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 2008 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Town & Country | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
