2007 Ford E-350 vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford E-350.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster. 2007 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-350 | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | E-350 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 64 L |
