2008 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2000 Ford Escape
To start off, 2008 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Escape would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. (176 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 243 kg more than 2000 Ford Escape.
Because 2000 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape 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, 2008 Chrysler Town & Country (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escape. (272 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler Town & Country | 2000 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Town & Country | Escape |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |
