2004 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler Crossfire would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Crossfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire (330 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 179 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Crossfire.
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, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Chrysler Crossfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Crossfire | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Crossfire | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1469 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
