2000 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2010 Ford E-250
To start off, 2010 Ford E-250 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 4,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford E-250 (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford E-250 weights approximately 168 kg more than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. 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, 2010 Ford E-250 (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Park Avenue | 2010 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Park Avenue | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4717 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
