2008 Ford Taurus vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country.
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 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Taurus | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Ford | Chrysler |
Model | Taurus | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1953 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 76 L |