2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1105 kg more than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Ford | Chrysler |
Model | Excursion | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5405 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5151 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1999 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 76 L |