1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2006 Ford Escape
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 11 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 89 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 69 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2006 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Park Avenue | Escape |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2260 cc |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
