2008 Porsche Boxster vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 984 kg more than 2008 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 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (310 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Boxster. 2011 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Porsche Boxster | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Porsche | Ford |
Model | Boxster | F-150 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 360 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2379 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |