1999 Ford Escort vs. 2002 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2002 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1999 Ford Escort. (131 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 616 kg more than 1999 Ford Escort. 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, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Escort. (178 Nm). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Escort | 2002 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | Escort | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |
