1966 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 45 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 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 216 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, 2011 Porsche Boxster (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Falcon | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| 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 | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 64 L |
