2004 Porsche Boxster vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 7 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (236 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster 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, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Boxster | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | Boxster | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 132 L |
