2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1012 kg more than 2008 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (395 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (340 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Expedition | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2367 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |
