1996 Porsche Boxster vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1996 Porsche Boxster. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1996 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, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche Boxster. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche Boxster. 2011 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 1996 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 1996 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Porsche Boxster | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | Boxster | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2480 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 132 L |
