1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1976 Ford LTD
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 120 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1976 Ford LTD 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 1976 Ford LTD. 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, 1976 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1976 Ford LTD | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Park Avenue | LTD |
Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 387 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3080 mm |