2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 123 kg more than 2008 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (310 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Falcon | Boxster |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 357 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |