1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1996 Mercury Villager
To start off, 1996 Mercury Villager is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1996 Mercury Villager. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercury Villager weights approximately 198 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1996 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Park Avenue | Villager |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2860 mm |
