1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2010 Ford E-350
To start off, 2010 Ford E-350 is newer by 14 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 5,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2010 Ford E-350. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford E-350.
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 @ 3200 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford E-350. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2010 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Park Avenue | E-350 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4437 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1806 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |