1964 Ford GT 40 vs. 2010 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2010 Porsche Boxster is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 487 kg more than 1964 Ford GT 40.
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 Porsche Boxster (360 Nm) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2010 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford GT 40 | 2010 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | GT 40 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2416 mm |
