1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2004 Ford Transit Connect 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 362 kg more than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2004 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Park Avenue | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2670 mm |