2012 Porsche Boxster vs. 2003 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2003 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Falcon weights approximately 180 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, 2003 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster. 2003 Ford Falcon 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. 2003 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Boxster | 2003 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | Boxster | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2900 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4371 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1293 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 59 L |
