2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 416 kg more than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford F-150 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 2012 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chrysler Town & Country | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Town & Country | F-150 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 98 L |