1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1995 Ford Escort
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Park Avenue 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 (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 515 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort. 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 (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort. 1992 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Escort 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:
| 1992 Buick Park Avenue | 1995 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Park Avenue | Escort |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
