2005 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2009 Ford F-350
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 975 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
Because 2009 Ford F-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 2009 Ford F-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. (320 Nm). This means 2009 Ford F-350 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 | 2009 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Town & Country | F-350 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3785 cc | 5398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 495 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 115 L |