1981 Ford Cortina vs. 1998 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1998 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1981 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 740 kg more than 1981 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Ford Cortina 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 1981 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Cortina. 1998 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Cortina | 1998 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Ford | Buick |
Model | Cortina | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1293 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |