1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 2003 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2003 Porsche Boxster is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche Boxster (225 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 320 kg more than 2003 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Porsche Boxster. (261 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Fairlane | 2003 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Fairlane | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2360 mm |
