2005 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2004 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 6,799 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1320 kg more than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion 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 Excursion (576 Nm) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. (320 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chrysler Town & Country | 2004 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Town & Country | Excursion |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3785 cc | 6799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 576 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 3261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 2050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 167 L |