2004 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Porsche Boxster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Boxster (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Falcon weights approximately 170 kg more than 2005 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 Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster. 2005 Porsche Boxster has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Porsche Boxster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Falcon | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Falcon | Boxster |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 53 L |