1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2004 Porsche Boxster is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Boxster (225 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 10 kg more than 2004 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Falcon | Boxster |
Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2360 mm |