2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 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 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 63 more horse power than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 329 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-250 | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | F-250 | Boxster |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5399 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 64 L |