1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1993 Ford Focus

To start off, 1998 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Focus would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Focus (227 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Park Avenue.

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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Focus. (305 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Focus. 1998 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Buick Park Avenue 1993 Ford Focus
Make Buick Ford
Model Park Avenue Focus
Year Released 1998 1993
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 205 HP 227 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 312 Nm 305 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 90.8 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 77 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 4140 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1230 mm


 

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