1981 Ford Mustang vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2000 Porsche Boxster is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (249 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (173 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang.
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, 1981 Ford Mustang (332 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (309 Nm). This means 1981 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Mustang | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Mustang | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 249 HP |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2420 mm |
