2008 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2008 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and 2008 Ford Galaxy were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Galaxy (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. (176 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Galaxy 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 33 kg more than 2008 Ford Galaxy.
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 Chrysler Town & Country (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Galaxy. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler Town & Country | 2008 Ford Galaxy | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Town & Country | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
