2008 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 2 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler Crossfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler Crossfire (331 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2010 Ford Escape. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 1373 kg more 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, 2010 Ford Escape (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Crossfire. (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler Crossfire | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Crossfire | Escape |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2903 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 132 L |
