1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2013 Lincoln MKS
To start off, 2013 Lincoln MKS is newer by 18 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, 2013 Lincoln MKS (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lincoln MKS should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lincoln MKS weights approximately 434 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 2013 Lincoln MKS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Lincoln MKS 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, 2013 Lincoln MKS (475 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Lincoln MKS 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 | 2013 Lincoln MKS | |
Make | Buick | Lincoln |
Model | Park Avenue | MKS |
Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 2036 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5222 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2172 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1565 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |