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Chrysler Town and Country vs. Ford E-350 Super Duty Review

How the Chrysler Town and Country stacks up against the Ford E-350 Super Duty - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Chrysler Town and Country
Price Range: $25,175 - $36,780
2009 Ford E-350 Super Duty
Price Range: $29,725 - $35,535
Chrysler Town and Country vs. Ford E-350 Super Duty Review

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Chrysler Town and Country over the Ford E-350 Super Duty. The Ford is likely a better choice than the Chrysler Town and Country as far as hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of luggage or massive dogs. Towing is considerably more the E-350 Super Duty's forte than it is the Chrysler Town and Country's.

Dimensions
The Ford E-350 Super Duty is significantly more bulky than the Town and Country. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford E-350 Super Duty than the Chrysler Town and Country because of its bigger tank. The Chrysler Town and Country and the Ford E-350 Super Duty compete for the same parking spaces. The Chrysler Town and Country's shorter wheelbase will likely give a more agile feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the Ford E-350 Super Duty is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

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. As far as MSRP, the Ford costs considerably more than the Chrysler Town and Country.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Chrysler Town and Country is quite certainly more agile than the Ford E-350 Super Duty, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Ford E-350 Super Duty has a more massive engine than the Chrysler Town and Country. Bear in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the E-350 Super Duty is tremendously more powerful than the Chrysler. The Ford packs quite a punch compared to the Chrysler Town and Country as far as torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Ford E-350 Super Duty's front cabin compared to the Chrysler Town and Country. The Ford E-350 Super Duty provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Chrysler does.

Warranty
The E-350 Super Duty and the Chrysler Town and Country have the same basic warranty.

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