1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 Ford E-250
To start off, 2005 Ford E-250 is newer by 9 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-250 weights approximately 544 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford E-250 (388 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm). This means 2005 Ford E-250 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 | 2005 Ford E-250 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Park Avenue | E-250 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 388 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 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 | 1760 kg | 2304 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |