2009 Porsche Boxster vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (252 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (215 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster. 2010 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Porsche Boxster | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Porsche | Ford |
Model | Boxster | Expedition |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3327 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 127 L |