2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 421 kg more than 2012 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 F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | F-350 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 64 L |
