2008 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2008 Ferrari 599

To start off, both 2008 Chrysler Crossfire and 2008 Ferrari 599 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 397 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Crossfire. (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 307 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Crossfire. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Crossfire.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chrysler Crossfire 2008 Ferrari 599
Make Chrysler Ferrari
Model Crossfire 599
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3197 cc 5999 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 612 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 7600 RPM
Torque 310 Nm 608 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 5600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 11.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 250 km/hour 331 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.9 seconds 3.7 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1463 kg 1770 kg
Vehicle Length 4070 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.4 L/100km 21.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 105 L


 

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