2004 Porsche Boxster vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Boxster (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1561 kg more than 2004 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, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2004 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2004 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Porsche Boxster | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Porsche | Ford |
Model | Boxster | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2687 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |