2001 Ford Econovan vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 1 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 185 kg more than 2000 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 Porsche Boxster (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Econovan | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Econovan | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2360 mm |
