1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1999 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1999 Porsche Boxster is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche Boxster (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 131 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon. 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, 1999 Porsche Boxster (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Falcon | 1999 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Falcon | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2360 mm |
