1999 Ford Econoline vs. 2010 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2010 Porsche Boxster is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Econoline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Econoline would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Econoline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1999 Ford Econoline. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Econoline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Econoline weights approximately 1050 kg more than 2010 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, 1999 Ford Econoline (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Econoline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Econoline | 2010 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Econoline | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2416 mm |
