1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2000 Ford F-150
To start off, 2000 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2000 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford F-150 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2000 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford F-150. (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford F-150. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford F-150 has manual transmission. 2000 Ford F-150 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 | 2000 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Park Avenue | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3050 mm |
