2007 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler Town & Country. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 28 kg more than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 2001 Ford Crown Victoria 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 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chrysler Town & Country. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler Town & Country | 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Town & Country | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 235 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1809 kg | 1781 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
