2010 Ford Edge vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Edge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Edge would be higher. At 3,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Ford Edge. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 1035 kg more than 2012 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 Edge (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster. 2010 Ford Edge has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Edge will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Edge | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Edge | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2093 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 64 L |
