2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster

To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (224 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 322 kg more than 2002 Porsche Boxster.

Because 2002 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Five Hundred (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Boxster.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Ford Five Hundred 2002 Porsche Boxster
Make Ford Porsche
Model Five Hundred Boxster
Year Released 2004 2002
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2967 cc 2687 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 200 HP 224 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 266 Nm 260 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4700 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 11.0:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1652 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 5080 mm 4330 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2420 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 64 L


 

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