In short, the Boxster feels more in contact with the road, more on-side. But first impressions can be deceptive. The longer and harder I drive the Ferrari, the more beguiling it becomes.

By the time I reach Beachy Head and Henry Catchpole with the Ferrari, the Boxster Spyder has put in a captivating performance – effortlessly rapid, stunningly secure and, yeah, touched by a ...