2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (405 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (220 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 875 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 2013 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 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 F-150 (588 Nm) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 2013 Ford F-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 | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Town & Country | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 2729 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5603 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1994 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 3378 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 98 L |
