2006 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler Crossfire (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler Crossfire weights approximately 123 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang. 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, both vehicles can yield 310 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2006 Chrysler Crossfire | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Crossfire | Mustang |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |