2006 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1561 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, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Crown Victoria | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Crown Victoria | Boxster |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |