2004 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2001 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ferrari 456M would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 318 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. (340 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Crossfire | 2001 Ferrari 456M | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | Crossfire | 456M |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3196 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 299 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 95 L |
