1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2008 Ford Edge
To start off, 2008 Ford Edge is newer by 12 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 633 kg more than 2008 Ford Edge.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Edge. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2008 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Park Avenue | Edge |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1127 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
