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 |
