1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1991 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1991 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 204 kg more than 1991 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1991 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 1991 Ford Falcon. 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon 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 1991 Ford Falcon
Make Buick Ford
Model Park Avenue Falcon
Year Released 1992 1991
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 3949 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 205 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4250 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 311 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 3250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1650 kg 1446 kg
Vehicle Length 5220 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2800 mm


 

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