1997 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, both 1997 Ford Escort and 1997 Buick Park Avenue were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1997 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 610 kg more than 1997 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Escort. 1997 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Escort | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Ford | Buick |
Model | Escort | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1391 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |