1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1981 Ford Probe
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Probe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Probe would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 276 kg more than 1981 Ford Probe.
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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Probe. (148 Nm). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Probe.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1981 Ford Probe | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Park Avenue | Probe |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 148 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1370 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |