2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Ford E-350
To start off, 2012 Ford E-350 is newer by 8 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (180 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford E-350 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 2012 Ford E-350. 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, 2012 Ford E-350 (474 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (285 Nm). This means 2012 Ford E-350 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 | 2012 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Town & Country | E-350 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3310 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 474 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 132 L |