1979 Ford Falcon vs. 1999 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1999 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1979 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 360 kg more than 1979 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Ford Falcon 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 1979 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Falcon | 1999 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | Falcon | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3271 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |
