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Chrysler Town and Country vs. Ford E-250 Review

How the Chrysler Town and Country stacks up against the Ford E-250 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Chrysler Town and Country
Price Range: $25,175 - $36,780
2010 Ford E-250
Price Range: $26,250 - $30,815
Chrysler Town and Country vs. Ford E-250 Review

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 substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Ford. The Town and Country isn't much less costly than the E-250 regarding MSRP.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Town and Country over the Ford E-250. The Ford E-250 is a better choice than the Town and Country regarding transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of suitcases or dogs. The Ford outpulls the Chrysler Town and Country by a massive margin.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the E-250's front cabin compared to the Chrysler. The Ford provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Town and Country does.

Dimensions
The Ford E-250 is substantially more bulky than the Chrysler. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford E-250 than the Chrysler Town and Country because of its bigger tank. The Chrysler Town and Country and the Ford E-250 compete for the same parking spaces. The E-250's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; however, the Chrysler Town and Country may give a sprier feel in daily traffic.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Chrysler Town and Country is most certainly more maneuverable than the Ford, 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 Ford E-250's engine is significantly more sizeable than the Town and Country's. Bear in mind that bigger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Ford E-250 is significantly more powerful than the Chrysler Town and Country. The Ford E-250 packs quite a wallop compared to the Town and Country regarding torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Warranty
The Ford E-250 and the Chrysler Town and Country have the same basic after-sale protection.

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