1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1996 Ford Taurus

To start off, both 1996 Buick Park Avenue and 1996 Ford Taurus were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine.

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.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Buick Park Avenue 1996 Ford Taurus
Make Buick Ford
Model Park Avenue Taurus
Year Released 1996 1996
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3800 cc 2986 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 240 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 5030 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2760 mm


 

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