1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2003 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2003 Ford Expedition is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Expedition (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Expedition weights approximately 678 kg more than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Expedition 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, 2003 Ford Expedition (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Park Avenue | 2003 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Park Avenue | Expedition |
Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 397 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 2360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3030 mm |