1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1997 Ford F-150
To start off, 1997 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1997 Ford F-150. (217 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-150 weights approximately 459 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1997 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Ford F-150 (393 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford F-150 has manual transmission. 1997 Ford F-150 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1997 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Park Avenue | F-150 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3050 mm |