1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1999 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1995 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 350 kg more than 1995 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Ford Mustang 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 1995 Ford Mustang. 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 (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Park Avenue | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Park Avenue | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2580 mm |
