2000 Porsche Boxster vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (249 HP) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria.
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, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (309 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Boxster. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2000 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2000 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Porsche Boxster | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | Boxster | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 224 HP |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2920 mm |
