Originally Posted by JCL

Since the Ferrari is in the comparison, how can we compare cross-plane and flat-plane designs in the same article? The cross-plane is smoother, but doesn't have the exhaust note or tuning potential. It also doesn't rev as easily, and is heavier. The flat-plane is bred from a racing engine, and you can't compare the two exhaust notes, they are essentially two different engine designs. It is like comparing Nascar to F1. (bias showing here).