2000 Porsche Boxster vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 10 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2000 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1395 kg more than 2000 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Boxster. 2010 Ford Expedition 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. 2010 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Porsche Boxster | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Porsche | Ford |
Model | Boxster | Expedition |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2687 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3327 mm |