1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1998 Ford F-150
To start off, both 1998 Buick Park Avenue and 1998 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Ford F-150. (203 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-150 weights approximately 389 kg more than 1998 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1998 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford F-150 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, 1998 Ford F-150 (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Park Avenue | 1998 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Park Avenue | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3050 mm |
