1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1997 Ford Explorer
To start off, 1997 Ford Explorer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1997 Ford Explorer. (161 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Explorer weights approximately 160 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Explorer. (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1997 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Park Avenue | Explorer |
Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2840 mm |