1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1966 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 624 kg more than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Because 1966 Ford GT 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Ford GT 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1966 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1966 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Park Avenue | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1136 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 125 L |
