2006 Porsche Boxster vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (412 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (240 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 48 kg more than 2012 Ford Mustang.
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, 2012 Ford Mustang (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche Boxster | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | Boxster | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2686 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 412 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 528 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |
