1989 Ford Corsair vs. 1992 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1989 Ford Corsair. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 456 kg more than 1989 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Corsair. (189 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Corsair. 1992 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Corsair | 1992 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | Corsair | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2389 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2820 mm |
