2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2002 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2002 Buick Park Avenue and 2002 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 77 more horse power than 2002 Ford Ranger. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Ranger weights approximately 38 kg more than 2002 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2002 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Ranger. (207 Nm). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Ranger. 2002 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Buick Park Avenue | 2002 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Park Avenue | Ranger |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 207 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |