1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (211 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 126 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Mustang 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 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Park Avenue | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 100.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
