2001 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2009 Ford F-250

To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 716 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.

Because 2009 Ford F-250 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 2009 Ford F-250. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. 2001 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Buick Park Avenue 2009 Ford F-250
Make Buick Ford
Model Park Avenue F-250
Year Released 2001 2009
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 5399 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 205 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 313 Nm 495 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 12.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1682 kg 966 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 5890 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 3610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 115 L


 

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