2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2013 Ford Escape
To start off, 2013 Ford Escape is newer by 9 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, 2013 Ford Escape (237 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Escape 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 204 kg more than 2013 Ford Escape.
Because 2013 Ford Escape is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Escape 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, 2013 Ford Escape (366 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 2013 Ford Escape 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 | 2013 Ford Escape | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Town & Country | Escape |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 366 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1696 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4524 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2078 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 57 L |