1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1999 Ford Escort

To start off, 1999 Ford Escort is newer by 7 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 74 more horse power than 1999 Ford Escort. (131 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 526 kg more than 1999 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) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Escort. (178 Nm). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Escort.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Buick Park Avenue 1999 Ford Escort
Make Buick Ford
Model Park Avenue Escort
Year Released 1992 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 1983 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 205 HP 131 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 178 Nm
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 84.8 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 87.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 9.6:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1650 kg 1124 kg
Vehicle Length 5220 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2510 mm