1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1999 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (40 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 807 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1999 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Park Avenue | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Park Avenue | Escort |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 53.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
