2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2005 Ford Expedition and 2005 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 137 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Expedition | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 53 L |
