1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 637 kg more than 1968 Ford Zephyr. 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, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Zephyr | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Ford | Buick |
Model | Zephyr | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3009 mm |