1965 Ford Corsair vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP) has 135 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 911 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Ford | Buick |
Model | Corsair | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3009 mm |