2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 462 kg more than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country.
Because 2004 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (476 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. (352 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 2011 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Ford | Chrysler |
| Model | Expedition | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 76 L |
