1990 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (240 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 125 kg more than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. 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, 1990 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Thunderbird | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Thunderbird | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
