1968 Ford Mustang vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (335 HP) has 79 more horse power than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (256 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
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, 1968 Ford Mustang (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (320 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Mustang | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Mustang | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 256 HP |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2420 mm |
