2022 Porsche 718 Boxster vs. 2022 Ford Mustang

When it comes to sporty sedans, the 2022 Porsche 718 Boxster is one of the best options on the market. The 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R-C is also a great choice for those looking for a performance car. In this article, we'll compare these two vehicles side-by-side and help you decide which one fits your needs better.

Design & Style

• Exterior Design

If you're looking for a car that will turn heads, the 2022 Ford Mustang is a great choice. It's all about the design here: 

The 2022 Ford Mustang looks more like a high-performance vehicle than anything else on this list - fitting, given its performance credentials. It features bold styling cues that can't be denied or ignored: aggressive headlights, wide grille openings, and muscular wheel arches give it an assertive stance that screams speed.

The 718 Boxster is a bold and beautiful sports car. The car's exterior design is sleek, with its sleek lines, curved fenders, and smooth hood. The front end features a sloping nose that connects to its long hood, which leads you to a rear end that peaks out with two short rear fenders.

• Interior Design

Let's not sugarcoat it: The 2022 Porsche 718 Boxster is a bit of a looker. Its design is sleek and stylish, with clean lines and minimalist detailing throughout the cabin. The dashboard uses open spaces to create an airy atmosphere, which works for both sporty driving and relaxing on long drives; there are even separate climate zones for the driver and passenger sides (a nice touch). That said, the overall design is more conservative than other vehicles in its class - including some of its competitors from Ford.

The 2022 Porsche 718 Boxster has an impressive design and features like standard Apple CarPlay integration and a rearview camera with dynamic guidelines to help drivers park more easily in tight spaces. The 2020 Ford Mustang has some excellent options available on higher trim levels; however, this model doesn't come standard with many of those bells and whistles.

Technology & Safety

Both the Ford Mustang and the Porsche 718 Boxster have had a number of technological upgrades over the last few years. The 2022 Ford Mustang comes standard with a 10-way power bucket seat, dual-zone climate control, and rearview camera display. The 2022 Porsche 718 Boxster comes standard with 10-way power front sport seats, heated front seats, and mirrors plus heated washer nozzles for both windshields as well as heated side window washer nozzles for driver and passenger sides. Each vehicle also offers an optional performance braking system that features four-piston calipers in front of ventilated rotors (11 inches in diameter up front) clamped by six-piston calipers at each wheel (13 inches).

Performance

The 2022 Porsche 718 Boxster has an output of 300 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. It will go from 0-60 in 5 seconds flat and has a top speed of 165 mph. The 2022 Ford Mustang has an output of 350 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque, making it much more powerful than the Boxster. It will go from 0-60 in 4 seconds flat and has a top speed of 155 mph.

The Bottom Line

While the 2022 Ford Mustang is a great car, it can't compete with the 2022 Porsche 718 Boxster. While the Mustang has more power, better handling, and an available V8 engine upgrade (which you should get), these features don't make up for its inferior interior design and lack of driver assistance systems. The Boxster's superior comfort and infotainment system make it a better choice for anyone looking for a fun daily driver.

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