1983 Ford Escort vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Escort 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 131 more horse power than 1983 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 941 kg more than 1983 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Buick Park Avenue 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 2008 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Ford Escort, 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, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Escort. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Escort | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | Escort | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3009 mm |
