2009 Ford Escape vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Escape would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (172 HP @ 6550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1022 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Ford | Chrysler |
| Model | Escape | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 2044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1814 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 76 L |
