1968 Ford 17 vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1993 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 594 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Ford 17 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Ford 17. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | 17 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2820 mm |
