2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1995 Ford Escort
To start off, 2002 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 577 kg more than 1995 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 (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Park Avenue | 1995 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Park Avenue | Escort |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
