1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Ford E-350
To start off, 2004 Ford E-350 is newer by 8 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford E-350 weights approximately 748 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford E-350 (475 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm). This means 2004 Ford E-350 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 | 2004 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Park Avenue | E-350 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 475 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |