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Chrysler Town and Country vs. Ford E-150 Review

How the Chrysler Town and Country stacks up against the Ford E-150 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Chrysler Town and Country
Price Range: $25,175 - $36,780
2010 Ford E-150
Price Range: $25,250 - $30,955
Chrysler Town and Country vs. Ford E-150 Review

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Chrysler Town and Country is quite certainly more maneuverable than the E-150, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The E-150's engine is considerably larger than the Chrysler Town and Country's. Keep in mind that more sizeable engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Ford E-150 is significantly more powerful than the Chrysler Town and Country. Torque equals pickup, and the Ford E-150 will have picked up and gone by the time the Chrysler Town and Country finally gets moving.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Ford over the Town and Country. The Ford E-150 is a better choice than the Chrysler when it comes to transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of stuff or massive dogs. Towing is significantly more the E-150's forte than it is the Chrysler Town and Country's.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Ford E-150's front cabin compared to the Chrysler. The Ford E-150 provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Chrysler does.

Dimensions
The Ford E-150 is considerably more bulky than the Chrysler. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford E-150 than the Chrysler Town and Country because of its larger tank. The Chrysler Town and Country and the E-150 compete for the same parking spaces. The E-150's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the Town and Country may give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Chrysler Town and Country is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Ford E-150. The Chrysler Town and Country isn't much costlier than the Ford E-150 when it comes to MSRP.

Warranty
The Ford and the Chrysler Town and Country have the same basic after-sale protection.

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