2009 Porsche Boxster vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (225 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche Boxster | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | Boxster | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | LPG |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
