2008 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 2 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 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 91 kg more than 2006 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 Porsche Boxster (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger. 2006 Porsche Boxster has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Porsche Boxster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Ranger | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Ranger | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
