1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 15 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 907 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford F-150 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, 2010 Ford F-150 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 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 | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Park Avenue | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 2553 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1935 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 136 L |
