Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford E-350 Super Duty Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Grand Caravan is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Ford E-350 Super Duty. When it comes to MSRP, the Grand Caravan costs considerably less than the E-350 Super Duty.

Utility
The Dodge Grand Caravan will most definitely prove more convenient than the E-350 Super Duty for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Ford E-350 Super Duty outpulls the Dodge Grand Caravan by a large margin.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Ford's front cabin compared to the Dodge. The Ford offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Dodge Grand Caravan does.

Dimensions
The Ford E-350 Super Duty is substantially heavier than the Dodge Grand Caravan. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford E-350 Super Duty than the Dodge Grand Caravan because of its bigger tank. The Dodge Grand Caravan and the Ford E-350 Super Duty compete for the same parking spaces. The Grand Caravan's shorter wheelbase will likely give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic. On the flip side, the Ford E-350 Super Duty is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, the Ford E-350 Super Duty is a genuine speedster. With respect to horsepower, the Ford E-350 Super Duty packs quite a wallop and will knock the Dodge down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Grand Caravan is definitely nimbler than the Ford E-350 Super Duty, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The E-350 Super Duty has a more sizeable engine than the Dodge. Keep in mind that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Dodge Grand Caravan could learn a lesson or two from the Ford E-350 Super Duty in terms of pickup.

Warranty
The Ford E-350 Super Duty and the Dodge Grand Caravan have the same basic warranty.