1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1972 Ford Custom
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Custom would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Custom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 119 kg more than 1992 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1972 Ford Custom 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 1972 Ford Custom. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1972 Ford Custom (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Custom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Buick Park Avenue | 1972 Ford Custom | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Park Avenue | Custom |
Year Released | 1992 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3080 mm |