1999 Lincoln Blackwood vs. 1998 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Blackwood is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Blackwood is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 30 kg more than 1999 Lincoln Blackwood.
Because 1999 Lincoln Blackwood 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 1999 Lincoln Blackwood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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 Lincoln Blackwood (481 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm). This means 1999 Lincoln Blackwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lincoln Blackwood | 1998 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Lincoln | Buick |
Model | Blackwood | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 481 Nm | 387 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2780 mm |