1993 Porsche Boxster vs. 1987 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1993 Porsche Boxster is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Aerostar would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche Boxster (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1987 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 10 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Porsche Boxster (308 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche Boxster | 1987 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | Boxster | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1860 mm |
