2005 Ford Fairlane vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 225 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 349 kg more than 2007 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, 2005 Ford Fairlane (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Fairlane | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Fairlane | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2420 mm |
