1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1969 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 7,022 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Ranchero (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 81 kg more than 1969 Ford Ranchero.
Because 1969 Ford Ranchero 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 1969 Ford Ranchero. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1969 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1969 Ford Ranchero | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Park Avenue | Ranchero |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 7022 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 41 L |
