2002 Ford Econovan vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2002 Ford Econovan and 2002 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 25 kg more than 2002 Ford Econovan. 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, 2002 Porsche Boxster (320 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Econovan | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Econovan | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2420 mm |
