2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 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 30 more horse power than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2000 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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (335 Nm). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | F-250 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2420 mm |
