2000 Ford Escape vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (224 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2000 Ford Escape. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Escape weights approximately 192 kg more than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2000 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Porsche Boxster (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escape. (169 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escape | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Escape | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |
