1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2010 Ford C-Max
To start off, 2010 Ford C-Max is newer by 11 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 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 55 more horse power than 2010 Ford C-Max. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford C-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 307 kg more than 2010 Ford C-Max. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford C-Max. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford C-Max. 1999 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford C-Max has manual transmission. 2010 Ford C-Max 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 | 2010 Ford C-Max | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Park Avenue | C-Max |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1828 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1626 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2648 mm |
