1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 Ford F-250
To start off, 2005 Ford F-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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-250 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-250 weights approximately 900 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.
Because 2005 Ford F-250 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, 2005 Ford F-250 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, 2005 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2005 Ford F-250 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 | 2005 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Park Avenue | F-250 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
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 | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 144 L |