2008 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2005 Ford F-350
To start off, 2008 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. (176 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 770 kg more than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford F-350 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 F-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. (278 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler Town & Country | 2005 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Town & Country | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 144 L |
