2006 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2008 Ford Edge
To start off, 2008 Ford Edge is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 814 kg more than 2008 Ford Edge.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Ford Edge (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. (324 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chrysler Town & Country | 2008 Ford Edge | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Town & Country | Edge |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |