2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 599 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Mustang 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 2005 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (351 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Ford | Chrysler |
| Model | Mustang | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 2096 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1814 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |
