2001 Ford TE-50 vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford TE-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford TE-50 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford TE-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2001 Ford TE-50. (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford TE-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford TE-50 weights approximately 391 kg more than 2011 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, 2001 Ford TE-50 (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Boxster. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2001 Ford TE-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford TE-50 | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | TE-50 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 54 L |
