This Ford Focus RS500 vs Porsche Boxster video was shot by the journalists from AutoExpress and compares the two models based on their race track performance. The Ford Focus RS500 has a 2.5-liter 5-cylinder turbo engine that spits out 345 hp which are all sent to the front wheels. The Ford Focus RS500 needs 5.6 seconds to reach 100 km/h and has a top speed of 162 mph. On the other hand, the Porsche Boxster has a larger 2.9-liter engine with 6-cylinders that develops 255 bhp. Although it has less power, the Porsche Boxster is not affected by turbo lag like the RS500. The Porsche Boxster needs 5.9 seconds to reach 100 km/h and has a top speed of 163 mph.
Watch the Ford Focus RS500 vs Porsche Boxster video after the jump.
Ford Focus RS500 vs Porsche Boxster video:
