1990 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2004 Porsche Boxster is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Boxster (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 425 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm). This means 1990 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Crown Victoria | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2420 mm |
