1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1988 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 980 kg more than 1988 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1988 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Park Avenue | Festiva |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2300 mm |
