2010 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Taurus (284 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 137 kg more than 2013 Ford Taurus.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (344 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Chrysler Town & Country | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Town & Country | Taurus |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 284 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2044 kg | 1907 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 2177 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1814 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |