2005 Ford F-350 vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford F-350 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (261 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Boxter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Boxter weights approximately 132 kg more than 2005 Ford F-350.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Ford F-350 (621 Nm) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (279 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-350 | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | F-350 | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6240 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2475 mm |
