1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Because 2006 Ford Ranger 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, 2006 Ford Ranger 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Ranger 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 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Park Avenue | Ranger |
Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |