2005 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler Crossfire and 2005 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 124 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ford Mustang (434 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. (340 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chrysler Crossfire | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Crossfire | Mustang |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3196 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1441 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |