1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2003 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2003 Ford Expedition is newer by 8 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Expedition (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Expedition weights approximately 888 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Ford Expedition 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, 2003 Ford Expedition 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, 2003 Ford Expedition (467 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Expedition 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 | 2003 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Park Avenue | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 467 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 2490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3030 mm |
