1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2004 Ford Explorer is newer by 9 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), 2004 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Ford Explorer. (239 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 348 kg more than 2004 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Explorer 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, 2004 Ford Explorer 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, 2004 Ford Explorer (382 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Explorer 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 | 2004 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Park Avenue | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
