2008 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2009 Ford F-450
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chrysler Crossfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chrysler Crossfire would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Crossfire. (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2009 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Crossfire. (311 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chrysler Crossfire | 2009 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Crossfire | F-450 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 814 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 144 L |