2008 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2008 Ford F-350

To start off, both 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and 2008 Ford F-350 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 708 kg more than 2008 Ford F-350.

Because 2008 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 2008 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. 2008 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2008 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chrysler Town & Country 2008 Ford F-350
Make Chrysler Ford
Model Town & Country F-350
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Minivan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3300 cc 6802 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 362 HP
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1815 kg 1107 kg
Vehicle Length 5150 mm 6260 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 2430 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1960 mm
Wheelbase Size 3080 mm 3970 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 5.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 115 L


 

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