2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1998 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1998 Porsche Boxster. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 284 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche Boxster. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-250 | 1998 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | F-250 | Boxster |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5399 cc | 2480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2360 mm |