2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 364 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Porsche Boxster (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Mustang | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | Boxster |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1351 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4371 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1293 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |