2009 Ford Escape vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (245 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape.
Because 2009 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Porsche Boxster (273 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Escape | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 64 L |
