1995 Ford Ranger vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (159 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 436 kg more than 1995 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Ranger. (305 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Ranger | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Ford | Buick |
Model | Ranger | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4014 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3009 mm |