1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2009 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2009 Ford Fusion is newer by 17 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 45 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fusion. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 684 kg more than 2009 Ford Fusion. 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fusion. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Buick Park Avenue | 2009 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Park Avenue | Fusion |
Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2730 mm |